Shrinkage — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

noun /ˈshriŋ-kij/ shrink·age

Meaning & Definition of Shrinkage

Shrinkage (noun)

  1. the act or process of shrinking
  2. the loss in weight of livestock during shipment and in the process of preparing the meat for consumption
  3. the loss of goods especially by theft

Shrinkage (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. the amount by which something is lessened

    "she knew that her diet was working by the striking shrinkage of her waist"

    similar: abatement, decline, decrease, decrement, dent, depletion, depression, diminishment, diminution, drop, drop-off, fall, falloff, loss, reduction, step-down
    related: deduction, subtraction, downturn, slip, slump, curtailment, cut, cutback, retrenchment, shortening
    opposite: boost, enlargement, gain, increase, increment, raise, rise, step-up, uptick
    near: accretion, accrual, accumulation, addition, supplement, continuation, extension, upswing, uptrend, upturn

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Shrinkage

The most common words with a similar meaning to Shrinkage:

abatement, decline, decrease, decrement, dent, depletion, depression, diminishment, diminution, drop, drop-off, fall, falloff, loss, reduction, step-down

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Shrinkage

Words with the opposite meaning of Shrinkage:

boost, enlargement, gain, increase, increment, raise, rise, step-up, uptick

Related Words for Shrinkage

deduction, subtraction, downturn, slip, slump, curtailment, cut, cutback, retrenchment, shortening

Near Antonyms of Shrinkage

accretion, accrual, accumulation, addition, supplement, continuation, extension, upswing, uptrend, upturn

Origin & Etymology of Shrinkage

First known use: 1800

Frequently Asked Questions about Shrinkage

What does "Shrinkage" mean?

"Shrinkage" means the act or process of shrinking. As a noun, it is defined as: the act or process of shrinking.

What is another word for "Shrinkage"?

Other words for "Shrinkage" include abatement, decline, decrease, decrement, dent, depletion, depression and diminishment. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Shrinkage" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Shrinkage"?

There are 26 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Shrinkage". Common alternatives include abatement, decline, decrease, decrement, dent, depletion, depression, diminishment, diminution and drop.

What is the opposite of "Shrinkage"?

Antonyms of "Shrinkage" include boost, enlargement, gain, increase, increment, raise, rise and step-up. Near antonyms include accretion, accrual, accumulation and addition.

How do you use "Shrinkage" in a sentence?

Examples of "Shrinkage" in a sentence: "she knew that her diet was working by the striking shrinkage of her waist".

Is "Shrinkage" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Shrinkage" is a noun.

How do you pronounce "Shrinkage"?

"Shrinkage" is pronounced /ˈshriŋ-kij/ and divided into syllables as shrink·age.

What is the origin of the word "Shrinkage"?

First known use: 1800.