Definition of "attenuation" []

• A gradual diminishing in the strength of something. (noun)
• A reduction in the level of some property with distance, especially the amplitude of a wave or the strength of a signal. (noun)
• A weakening in the virulence of a pathogen or other microorganism. (noun)
• The tapering of a leaf etc to a fine point. (noun)
• A fabrication process in which a material is stretched out into a thin shape. (noun)

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• "Jobs kept using the word attenuation which is incorrect because with detuning the antenna comes pattern changes as the system interacts with human limbs now connected to it."
• "Nicotine-replacement treatments resulted in attenuation of post-cessation weight gain (-0.45 kg) at the end of treatment and at 12 months (-0.42 kg)."
• "Apple conceded the point, but said this effect, called attenuation, occurred on all cellphones, even those whose antennas were out of view inside the case."