Shrinkage

n.	1.	The act of shrinking; a contraction into less bulk or measurement.
	2.	The amount of such contraction; the bulk or dimension lost by shrinking, as of grain, castings, etc.
	3.	Decrease in value; depreciation.

Noun	1.	shrinkage - process or result of becoming less or smaller; "the material lost 2 inches per yard in shrinkage" Synonyms: shrinking
	2.	shrinkage - the amount by which something shrinks
	3.	shrinkage - the act of stealing goods that are on display in a store; "shrinkage is the retail trade's euphemism for shoplifting" Synonyms: shoplifting

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