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shrinkage

UK
/ˈʃrɪŋkɪdʒ/
US
/ˈʃrɪŋkɪdʒ/

Translations

shrinkagenoun
shrinkages
pl
The shrinkage in profits worried the investors.
La diminution des profits a inquiété les investisseurs.
The shrinkage of the ice caps is a major concern for environmentalists.
Le rétrécissement des calottes glaciaires est une préoccupation majeure pour les écologistes.
Additional translations
démarqueCommerce, inventaire.
Synonyms
abbreviation
diminution
contraction
decrease
lessening
cutback
reduction
Antonyms
expansion
growth
increase
shrinkageadjective
UK
/ˈʃrɪŋkɪdʒ/
US
/ˈʃrɪŋkɪdʒ/
Attributive use before another noun (e.g., "shrinkage allowance").
de retraitTechnique; se dit d’une marge ou d’une surcote destinée à compenser le retrait.
The shrinkage allowance was included in the design.
La surcote de retrait était incluse dans la conception.

Definitions

shrinkagenoun
The process, fact, or amount of becoming smaller or less.
The shrinkage of the ice caps is a major concern for environmentalists.
A reduction in the size or amount of something, often used in reference to inventory or financial losses.
The company reported a significant shrinkage in their inventory due to theft and damage.
The loss of material or volume in a fabric or garment after washing or drying.
The shirt experienced noticeable shrinkage after being washed in hot water.
shrinkageadjective
Relating to or intended to allow for or reduce shrinkage.
The casting was designed with a shrinkage allowance.
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