CEFR B2

shrinkage

Translation

収縮 / 縮み / 在庫ロス

Meaning

The process or result of something becoming smaller, especially due to heat, cold, or moisture, or a general reduction in amount or size.

Examples

The company reported a 5% shrinkage in profits this quarter.
The company reported a 5% shrinkage in profits this quarter.
To prevent shrinkage, always wash delicate garments in cold water.
To prevent shrinkage, always wash delicate garments in cold water.

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shrinkage (B2)

カタカナ: シュリンケージ

IPA: /ˈʃrɪŋkɪdʒ/

Definition

The process or result of something becoming smaller, especially due to heat, cold, or moisture, or a general reduction in amount or size.

意味: 何かが小さくなる過程やその結果。特に熱、冷気、湿気によるものや、量やサイズの減少を指す。

Examples / 例文

The company reported a 5% shrinkage in profits this quarter. — The company reported a 5% shrinkage in profits this quarter.
To prevent shrinkage, always wash delicate garments in cold water. — To prevent shrinkage, always wash delicate garments in cold water.

Shrinkage の日本語訳

Japanese translations of Shrinkage:

収縮
縮み
在庫ロス

How to Use Shrinkage

shrinkage of (prepositional phrase): A reduction in the size or amount of something specific. — "The shrinkage of the ice cap is a serious concern for scientists."
shrinkage in (prepositional phrase): A reduction within a particular area or category. — "There was a noticeable shrinkage in the company's workforce last year."
retail shrinkage (collocation): Loss of inventory in a retail setting. — "Retail shrinkage costs businesses billions of dollars annually."

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