Pilferage (Noun)
Meaning
The act of stealing small amounts or small articles.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The pilferage of office supplies by employees had become a significant problem for the company.
- Shoplifting and pilferage are two major concerns for retailers during the holiday season.
- To prevent pilferage, the museum staff closely monitored the visitors and kept a close eye on the exhibits.
- The high rate of pilferage in the warehouse was causing the company to lose thousands of dollars each year.
- The new security system was designed to reduce pilferage and theft in the store by detecting and deterring potential shoplifters.