shrinkage

shrink·age

noun
\ˈshriŋ-kij, especially Southern ˈsriŋ-\

Definition of SHRINKAGE

1

: the act or process of shrinking

2

a : the loss in weight of livestock during shipment and in the process of preparing the meat for consumption b : the loss of goods especially by theft <inventory shrinkage>

3

: the amount lost by shrinkage

Examples of SHRINKAGE

1. The shrinkage in contributions is significant.
2. a shrinkage of 10 percent
3. the shrinkage of the polar ice caps

First Known Use of SHRINKAGE

1800

Related to SHRINKAGE

Synonyms: abatement, decline, decrement, dent, depletion, depression, diminishment, diminution, drop, drop-off, fall, falloff, loss, reduction, decrease, step-down

Antonyms: boost, enlargement, gain, increase, increment, raise, rise, step-up, uptick

Related Words: deduction, subtraction; downturn, slip, slump; curtailment, cut, cutback, retrenchment, shortening

Near Antonyms: accretion, accrual, accumulation, addition, supplement; continuation, extension; upswing, uptrend, upturn

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Rhymes with SHRINKAGE

linkage, sinkage