drawdown
drawdown Lexical Profile
drawdown Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A reduction in the size, number, or availability of something, especially a gradual withdrawal of military forces or a depletion of a supply or reserve.
"The administration announced a phased drawdown of troops stationed in the region over the next two years."
In finance, the peak-to-trough decline during a specific period for an investment, trading account, or fund, or the act of accessing funds from a credit facility or pension.
"The portfolio manager implemented strict risk controls to limit the maximum drawdown during market downturns."
In hydrology, the lowering of the water level in a reservoir, well, or aquifer resulting from the withdrawal or release of water.
"Continuous pumping from the municipal well caused a noticeable drawdown in the surrounding water table."
Word Nuance & Usage
The noun is written as a single word ('drawdown'), whereas the corresponding phrasal verb is written as two separate words ('draw down').