shrinkage
noun/ˈʃrɪŋkɪdʒ/
/ˈʃrɪŋkɪdʒ/
[uncountable]- 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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