1. The action or process of making something weaker or less intense
The attenuation of the disease symptoms was gradual.
A atenuação dos sintomas da doença foi gradual.
2. In physics and telecommunications, the reduction in strength or intensity of a signal, wave, or sound as it travels through a medium
Signal attenuation increases with cable length.
A atenuação do sinal aumenta com o comprimento do cabo.
3. A reduction in the severity or seriousness of something
The court considered attenuation of the sentence due to mitigating circumstances.
O tribunal considerou a atenuação da sentença devido a circunstâncias atenuantes.