Associations to the word «Wastage»

Wiktionary

WASTAGE, noun. (uncountable) The amount or proportion of something that is wasted or lost by deterioration
WASTAGE, noun. (countable) Anything lost by wear or waste
WASTAGE, noun. Goods that are damaged, out of date, reduced, or generally unsaleable, which are destined to be thrown away and which are written off as a loss
WASTAGE, noun. In hunting, the act of abandoning animal carcasses or parts; usually illegal

Dictionary definition

WASTAGE, noun. The process of wasting.
WASTAGE, noun. Anything lost by wear or waste.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke