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shrinkage

Syllabification: (shrink·age)
Pronunciation: /ˈSHriNGkij/
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Definition of shrinkage

noun

  • the process, fact, or amount of shrinking:give long curtains good hems to allow for shrinkage
  • an allowance made for reduction in the earnings of a business due to wastage or theft.

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