Definition shrinkage in British English

shrinkage noun

noun

/ˈʃrɪŋkɪdʒ/

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

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a reduction in something

Example

a sharp shrinkage in profits

Synonyms and related words

decrease reduction decline

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