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Wastage

//ˈweɪstɪdʒ// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    The amount or proportion of something that is wasted or lost by deterioration or other natural process. uncountable

    "The average wastage is 1.5% in the grocery department."

  2. 2
    anything lost by wear or waste wordnet
  3. 3
    The periodical turnover of personnel in an organisation by death, retirement or resignation, as perceived by those aspiring to promotion or appointment in the organisation. uncountable
  4. 4
    the process of wasting wordnet
  5. 5
    Anything lost by wear or waste. countable
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  1. 6
    Goods that are damaged, out of date, reduced, or generally unsaleable, which are destined to be thrown away and which are written off as a loss. uncountable
  2. 7
    The act of abandoning animal carcasses or parts, usually illegal. countable

Etymology

From waste + -age.

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