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Definition shrinkage in American English

shrinkage noun

noun
/ˈʃrɪŋkɪdʒ/
1

the process of becoming smaller in size

Example

Expect some shrinkage when you wash this garment for the first time.

Synonyms and related words
shrink contract compact
2

a reduction in something

Example

a sharp shrinkage in profits

Synonyms and related words
decrease reduction decline
Definition shrinkage in American English