shrinkage
noun/ˈʃrɪŋkɪdʒ/
Frequency rank: #14,534 most common English word
Meaning
the process or amount by which something decreases in size, quantity, or value.
Example sentence
The store manager reported significant shrinkage in inventory due to shoplifting.
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