- a lowering of water surface level, as in a well: Drawdowns of up to 90 feet have been recorded in many municipal wells in the area.
- a reduction or depletion: The president announced a drawdown and eventual departure of troops from the region. The unprecedented drawdown of natural resources poses enormous challenges worldwide.
- a drop in the value of a stock from its peak to its lowest level over a certain period, usually expressed as a percentage of the peak value.
- the withdrawal of part of an investment, such as a pension or retirement fund, for use as income.
- a depletion or reduction, for example of supplies
- a continuous decline in an investment or fund, usually expressed as a percentage between its highest and lowest levels
- the intentional draining of a body of water such as a lake or reservoir, to a given depth
