What is the meaning of shrinkage?

noun

  • Process or result of becoming less or smaller.
    • usage: "the material lost 2 inches per yard in shrinkage"
  • The amount by which something shrinks.
  • The act of stealing goods that are on display in a store.
    • usage: "shrinkage is the retail trade's euphemism for shoplifting"
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