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Definition of shrinkage noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

shrinkage

noun
 
/ˈʃrɪŋkɪdʒ/
 
/ˈʃrɪŋkɪdʒ/
[uncountable]
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  1. the process of becoming smaller in size; the amount by which something becomes smaller
    • the shrinkage of heavy industry
    • She bought a slightly larger size to allow for shrinkage.
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