Shrinkage: alternatives and connections

The act of compressing, or state of being compressed.

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The act or process of condensing or of being condensed; the state of being condensed.

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The act or process of contracting, shortening, or shrinking; the state of being contracted; as, contraction of the heart, of the pupil of the eye, or…

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To grow less, -- opposed to increase; to be diminished gradually, in size, degree, number, duration, etc., or in strength, quality, or excellence; as…

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The state of becoming gradually less; decrease; diminution; waste; loss.

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The unlawful taking and carrying away of things personal with intent to deprive the right owner of the same; theft. Cf. Embezzlement.

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of Lessen

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of Steal

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The act of stealing; specifically, the felonious taking and removing of personal property, with an intent to deprive the rightful owner of the same;…

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The practice of stealing; theft; thievishness.

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of Thieve

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To bring or lead back to any former place or condition.

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To bring or lead back to any former place or condition.

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Larceny committed in a shop; the stealing of anything from a shop.

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of Shrink

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