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Vocabulary Entry
shrinkage
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The act of becoming smaller in size or amount.
Example Sentences
"The shrinkage of the ice cap is a concern for climate scientists."
"The company reported a shrinkage in profits this quarter."
"Fabric shrinkage is common after washing."
V
verb
To make or become smaller in size or amount.
Example Sentences
"If you wash this garment in hot water, it will shrink."
"The economy may shrink if spending doesn't increase."
"Plastic tends to shrink when exposed to heat."