attenuate

Vocabulary Word

Definition

'Attenuate' means to reduce the force, effect, or value of something. It's not about completely eliminating it, but about lessening its impact or strength.

Examples in Different Contexts

In finance, an unexpected event might 'attenuate' the growth prospects of a company. An analyst might comment, 'The recent lawsuit has attenuated our revenue predictions for the next quarter.'

Practice Scenarios

Medical

Scenario:

Through medical interventions and lifestyle changes, we can manage to suppress the progression of the condition.

Response:

I agree, with appropriate treatment, we can attenuate the symptoms and slow down the progression.

Acoustics

Scenario:

Despite being situated near a busy street, thanks to soundproofing, we've managed to keep the noise level indoors quite low.

Response:

Right, the use of high-density materials can effectively attenuate outside noise, providing a quiet environment inside the building.