Retrenchment

n.	1.	The act or process of retrenching; as, the retrenchment of words in a writing. The retrenchment of my expenses will convince you that mean to replace your fortune as far as I can. - Walpole.
	2.	(Fort.) A work constructed within another, to prolong the defense of the position when the enemy has gained possession of the outer work; or to protect the defenders till they can retreat or obtain terms for a capitulation.

Noun	1.	retrenchment - entrenchment consisting of an additional interior fortification to prolong the defense
	2.	retrenchment - the reduction of expenditures in order to become financial stable Synonyms: downsizing, curtailment

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