About The Word Shrinkage

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Shrinkage

Shrinkage Meaning & Definition
Shrinkage Definition And Meaning

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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