About The Word Shrinkage
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Shrinkage
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What's The Definition Of Shrinkage?
[n] the act of stealing goods that are on display in a store; "shrinkage is the retail trade's euphemism for shoplifting"
[n] the amount by which something shrinks [n] process or result of becoming less or smaller; "the material lost 2 inches per yard in shrinkage" Synonyms | Synonyms for Shrinkage: shoplifting | shrinking Related Terms | Find terms related to Shrinkage: See Also | compression | condensation | contraction | decrease | decrease | decrement | drop-off | larceny | lessening | stealing | theft | thievery | thieving Shrinkage In Webster's Dictionary \Shrink"age\, n.
1. The act of shrinking; a contraction into less bulk or
measurement.
2. The amount of such contraction; the bulk or dimension lost
by shrinking, as of grain, castings, etc.
3. Decrease in value; depreciation. [Colloq.]
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