To attenuate something means to reduce it or weaken it. You could never eliminate risk, but preparation and training could attenuate it. to make something weaker or less
To reduce the amount of energy contained in an electrical or radio frequency signal Also, to reduce the intensity or level of sound waves Back to top Balanced Circuit A signal-carrying circuit with two active electrical conductors of equal impedance on which equal, but oppositely-phased signal components may exist Usually both conductors are enclosed within an overall metallic shield, which does not carry the signal Widely used to reduce the pickup of hum and noise in audio system cabling Also referred to as a balanced line