Spoilage (Noun)
Meaning 1
The amount that has spoiled.
Classification
Nouns denoting quantities and units of measure.
Examples
- The high humidity caused a significant spoilage of the food items stored in the warehouse.
- To minimize spoilage, the supermarket discarded the expired perishables every week.
- Due to poor packaging, there was a noticeable spoilage of the meat products during transportation.
- Regular checks and timely disposal helped reduce spoilage in the refrigeration unit.
- Spoilage was high during the initial phase, but proper training of the staff brought it under control.
Meaning 2
The process of becoming spoiled.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 3
The act of spoiling something by causing damage to it; "her spoiling my dress was deliberate".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.