wastage

wastage
[[t]we͟ɪstɪʤ[/t]]
1) N-UNCOUNT Wastage of something is the act of wasting it or the amount of it that is wasted.

...a series of measures to prevent the wastage of water...

There was a lot of wastage and many wrong decisions were hastily taken.

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2) N-UNCOUNT Wastage is the process by which part of someone's body gets weaker or smaller because they are very ill or have not eaten enough.

This can lead to bodily weakness and muscle wastage.

...the terrible wastage of his lungs.

Syn:
3) N-UNCOUNT Wastage refers to the number of people who leave a company, college, or other organization, especially before they have completed their education or training. [BRIT]
→ See also natural wastage

British universities have very little wastage and their graduates are good...

Wages are low and the wastage rate of staff is high.


English dictionary. 2008.

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