Associations to the word «Shrinkage»

SHRINKAGE, noun. The act of shrinking, or the proportion by which something shrinks.

SHRINKAGE, noun. The loss of merchandise through theft, spoilage, and obsolescence.

SHRINKAGE, noun. (slang) The reduction in size of the male genitalia when cold, such as from immersion in cold water.

SHRINKAGE, noun. Process or result of becoming less or smaller; "the material lost 2 inches per yard in shrinkage".

SHRINKAGE, noun. The amount by which something shrinks.

SHRINKAGE, noun. The act of stealing goods that are on display in a store; "shrinkage is the retail trade's euphemism for shoplifting".