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

Rhymes with SHRINKAGE

linkage, sinkage