1. the action of making something weaker or less in force, intensity, or value
2. the reduction in strength of a signal, sound, or other form of energy as it passes through a medium
Usage: technical

Examples

• The attenuation of the storm’s intensity brought relief to coastal residents.
• Sound attenuation through the walls made the music barely audible.
• The vaccine showed significant attenuation of the virus.
• Signal attenuation over long distances required additional amplifiers.
• The attenuation of his anger was gradual but noticeable.
• Fiber optic cables minimize signal attenuation compared to copper wires.