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Churned: meaning, definitions and examples

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churned

 

[ tʃɜrnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

business context

Churned refers to the process of losing customers or subscribers, typically associated with businesses and service providers. When customers leave a service or a subscription, they are said to have churned. This can happen for various reasons, including dissatisfaction with the product, better options available elsewhere, or changes in consumer needs. Reducing churn is crucial for businesses as it directly impacts revenue and growth.

Synonyms

abandoned, forsaken, lost

Examples of usage

  • The company experienced high churn rates last quarter.
  • Efforts to reduce churn involved improving customer service.
  • They analyzed the reasons why users churned at an alarming rate.
Context #2 | Verb

general context

Churned can also refer to the physical process of stirring or agitating a liquid, especially in the context of making butter or other dairy products. When cream is churned, the fat globules are agitated, leading to the clumping together of fat and the separation from the liquid. This physical process is used in various culinary and industrial applications.

Synonyms

agitated, stirred, whipped

Examples of usage

  • She churned the cream to make fresh butter.
  • The machine churned the batter until it was smooth.
  • Churning milk separates the butter from the buttermilk.

Translations

Translations of the word "churned" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desgastado

🇮🇳 चुराया हुआ

🇩🇪 abgeschöpft

🇮🇩 terusir

🇺🇦 викинутий

🇵🇱 zniszczony

🇯🇵 攪拌した

🇫🇷 agité

🇪🇸 remolido

🇹🇷 karıştırılmış

🇰🇷 휘저어진

🇸🇦 مضطرب

🇨🇿 zmíchaný

🇸🇰 premiešaný

🇨🇳 搅拌的

🇸🇮 premešan

🇮🇸 blanda

🇰🇿 аралас

🇬🇪 შერეული

🇦🇿 qarışdırılmış

🇲🇽 revolteado

Etymology

The word 'churn' has Old English origins, coming from the word 'cyrn', meaning 'to turn'. Its earliest forms were associated with the action of turning milk in a container to make butter. Over time, the term expanded beyond its agricultural roots to describe the process of agitation in various liquids. In the late 20th century, particularly in the context of business and marketing, 'churn' adopted a new meaning, referring to the loss of customers or subscribers. This shift towards a more metaphorical application reflects the evolving nature of language and highlights the increasing focus on customer retention in modern business practices.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,526, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.