shrinkage Meaning, Definition & Usage
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noun process or result of becoming less or smaller
shrinking.
- the material lost 2 inches per yard in shrinkage
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noun the amount by which something shrinks
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noun the act of stealing goods that are on display in a store
shoplifting.
- shrinkage is the retail trade's euphemism for shoplifting
WordNet
Shrink"age noun
Definitions
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The act of shrinking; a contraction into less bulk or measurement. -
The amount of such contraction; the bulk or dimension lost by shrinking, as of grain, castings, etc. -
Decrease in value; depreciation. Colloq.