1. Noun
The act of shrinking; a contraction into less bulk or measurement.
2. Noun
The amount of such contraction; the bulk or dimension lost by shrinking, as of grain, castings, etc.
3. Noun
Decrease in value; depreciation.
4. Noun
the act of stealing goods that are on display in a store; "shrinkage is the retail trade's euphemism for shoplifting"
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