contraction

Senses relating to becoming involved with or entering into, especially entering into a contract.

Our contraction of debt in this quarter has reduced our ability to attract investors.

Senses relating to becoming involved with or entering into, especially entering into a contract.

Senses relating to becoming involved with or entering into, especially entering into a contract.

the contraction of malaria

Railway workers were therefore a perfect subject for research, given the varied roles they undertook. If infection was greatest among the non-public-facing staff, it would suggest – given most worked outside – that contraction was caused by something found in the "atmosphere at large". If affliction was higher among the indoor and public-facing staff, it would suggest that human contact was the cause. And it was the latter point that was proven.

Senses relating to pulling together or shortening.

Senses relating to pulling together or shortening.