Shrinkage (Noun)
Meaning 1
The act of stealing goods that are on display in a store; "shrinkage is the retail trade's euphemism for shoplifting".
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Nouns denoting acts or actions.
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Meaning 2
Process or result of becoming less or smaller; "the material lost 2 inches per yard in shrinkage".
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Nouns denoting natural events.
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Meaning 3
The amount by which something shrinks.
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The manufacturer allowed for a shrinkage of 10% when sewing the garment.
- Textile designers take into account the shrinkage of the fabric before creating their patterns.
- A 20% shrinkage was expected in the leather over time, but the designer claimed it was part of the aesthetic.
- Clothing items were known to have significant shrinkage after washing and drying, leading to unhappy customers.
- In high-humidity climates, building materials experienced more shrinkage due to constant exposure to moisture.