noun
shrinkage
Shrinkage (noun) means the act of shrinking, or the proportion by which something shrinks.
noun
1
The act of shrinking, or the proportion by which something shrinks.
2
The loss of merchandise through theft, spoilage, and obsolescence: the shrinking of inventory.
3
The reduction in size of the male genitalia when cold, such as from immersion in cold water.
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What is the meaning of shrinkage?
"shrinkage" (noun) means the act of shrinking, or the proportion by which something shrinks.
What are the different meanings of shrinkage?
"shrinkage" has 3 main meanings: 1. The act of shrinking, or the proportion by which something shrinks; 2. The loss of merchandise through theft, spoilage, and obsolescence: the shrinking of inventory; 3. The reduction in size of the male genitalia when cold, such as from immersion in cold water.