drawdown
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.
Origin of drawdown
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How to use drawdown in a sentence
Are we going to draw down, or are we going to keep a force there?
‘Homeland’ Creator Talks Season 4’s ‘Reboot,’ Life After Brody, and How ISIS Will Affect the Show | Marlow Stern | October 6, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTHow to ensure U.S. national security is not undermined as we “responsibly” draw down?
America Prepares to Fold in Afghanistan But Must Stay | John Kael Weston | January 16, 2013 | THE DAILY BEAST“As budgets draw down, we have no option but to learn to fight smarter with less,” Gates observed recently.
As NATO starts to draw down forces, Pakistan's paranoia about India's role in Afghanistan will expand.
And to hear Joy Behar—Josephina Victoria Behar to give you her full, glorious name—talk about "draw-down" in Iraq.
There let the eternal world be unveiled, and every blessing bring it near in gratitude, and every trial draw down its consolation.
The Hearth-Stone | Samuel OsgoodMany an assault has he already brought upon himself, and is destined, I fear, to draw down many more and heavier.'
Aurelian | William WareAt dusk draw down the shades and light gas and lamps in hall and drawing-room.
The Expert Maid-Servant | Cristine Terhune HerrickShe went to the window to draw down the blind and as she did so a light fell upon her eyes which gave her a distinct start.
The Fourth Watch | H. A. CodyAgatha had realised that from the moment when she had seen him draw down the blind again after his wife had drawn it up.
The Flaw in the Crystal | May Sinclair
British Dictionary definitions for 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
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Scientific definitions for 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.
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Other Idioms and Phrases with drawdown
Deplete by consuming or spending, as in The government worries about drawing down our oil reserves.
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