drawdown

[ draw-doun ]

Phonetic (Standard)IPA

noun

a lowering of water surface level, as in a well:
Drawdowns of up to 90 feet have been recorded in many municipal wells in the area.
a reduction or depletion:
The president announced a drawdown and eventual departure of troops from the region.
The unprecedented drawdown of natural resources poses enormous challenges worldwide.
Stock Exchange. a drop in the value of a stock from its peak to its lowest level over a certain period, usually expressed as a percentage of the peak value.
British. the withdrawal of part of an investment, such as a pension or retirement fund, for use as income.

drawdown

/ ˈdrɔːˌdaʊn /

a depletion or reduction, for example of supplies
a continuous decline in an investment or fund, usually expressed as a percentage between its highest and lowest levels
the intentional draining of a body of water such as a lake or reservoir, to a given depth

drawdown

/ drô′doun′ /

A lowering of the water level in a reservoir or other body of water, especially as the result of withdrawal.
The difference in elevation between the level of water in a well and the level of groundwater in the area in which the well is located.

First recorded in 1780–90; draw + down ¹

Obama made clear where he stood when he quickly undercut his $120 billion investment by announcing a drawdown.

Following troop drawdown, our goal is to create a self-sufficient Afghanistan, and one that views women as a vital contributors.

He believes the U.S. troop drawdown will allow the insurgents more freedom of movement and therefore give them more strength.

Your novel spans 150 years, but given the drawdown in Afghanistan it feels particularly pertinent to the present day.

If that remains the case, then the American troop drawdown and withdrawal in 2014 should be able to proceed without a hitch.

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