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shrinkage
noun
The act of stealing goods that are on display in a store
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noun
The act of stealing goods that are on display in a store
“Shrinkage is the retail trade's euphemism for shoplifting”
noun
The amount by which something shrinks
noun
Process or result of becoming less or smaller
“The material lost 2 inches per yard in shrinkage”
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Shrinkage is the retail trade's euphemism for shoplifting
The material lost 2 inches per yard in shrinkage
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