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shrinkage
noun shrink·age \ˈshriŋ-kij, especially Southern ˈsriŋ-\
: the amount by which something becomes smaller or less
: the act or process of becoming smaller in amount, size, or value
Full Definition of SHRINKAGE
1
: the act or process of shrinking
2
a : the loss in weight of livestock during shipment and in the process of preparing the meat for consumption b : the loss of goods especially by theft <inventory shrinkage>
3
: the amount lost by shrinkage
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First Known Use of SHRINKAGE
1800
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shrinkage
noun shrink·age \ˈshriŋ-kij\
Definition of SHRINKAGE for Kids
: the amount by which something shrinks or becomes less
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