shrinkage

• Sustantivo que designa el proceso o resultado de una disminución en tamaño, cantidad o valor, así como la magnitud de dicha disminución. También puede referirse a la pérdida de mercancías en una tienda debida a robos.

A noun referring to the process or result of becoming smaller in size, amount, or value, or the amount by which something shrinks. It can also refer to the loss of goods in a store due to theft.

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1. Process of becoming smallerB2formal

   The process or result of something becoming smaller in size, amount, or value.

   encogimiento

   • The shrinkage of the ice caps is a major concern.
   • The company reported a shrinkage in profits this quarter.
   • The fabric experienced significant shrinkage after washing.

   Sinónimoscompressionconstrictioncontractiondecreasedwindlingnarrowingreduction

   Antónimosenlargementexpansiongrowthincrease

2. Amount of reductionB2formal

   The specific amount by which something has decreased in size, weight, or volume.

   Disminución de tamaño o cantidad

   • The shrinkage of the sweater was about 5%.
   • We need to calculate the shrinkage of the material.
   • The shrinkage in the budget was unexpected.

   Sinónimoscontractiondeclinedecreasediminutionlossreduction

3. Retail theftC1informalamericanbusiness

   The loss of inventory due to theft, damage, or error, especially in retail stores.

   Merma por robo en tiendas

   • The store manager is trying to reduce shrinkage from shoplifting.
   • Employee theft is a major cause of shrinkage.
   • The company implemented new security measures to combat shrinkage.

   Sinónimosshrink