shrinkage
noun(shrink-age)
process or result of becoming less or smaller
Examples:
The material lost 2 inches per yard in shrinkage.
shrinkage
noun(shrink-age)
the act of stealing goods that are on display in a store
Examples:
Shrinkage is the retail trade's euphemism for shoplifting.
shrinkage
noun(shrink-age)
the amount by which something shrinks