Definitions

1. noun

The act or process of reducing or removing something, especially a resource or substance.

“The company faced severe depletion of its funds due to the economic downturn.”

2. noun

A decrease or reduction in the amount or quantity of something.

“The depletion of the ozone layer has become a major environmental concern.”

3. noun

A reduction in the strength or effectiveness of something.

“The depletion of the soil’s nutrients has led to a decrease in crop yields.”

4. verb

To reduce or remove something, especially a resource or substance.

“The company depleted its reserves of water due to the drought.”

5. verb

To cause something to decrease or reduce in amount or quantity.

“Overfishing has depleted the fish population in the area.”