wastage

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Synonyms: lastage, waftage, wattage, wantage

Antonyms: lastage, waftage, wattage, wantage

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|uncountable}} The [[amount]] or [[proportion]] of something that is [[wasted]] or [[lost]] by [[deterioration]] or other natural process.
2. {{lb|en|uncountable}} 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.
3. {{lb|en|countable}} Anything lost by [[wear]] or [[waste]].
4. {{lb|en|uncountable}} Goods that are damaged, out of date, reduced, or generally unsaleable, which are destined to be thrown away and which are written off as a loss.
5. {{lb|en|hunting|countable}} The act of abandoning animal carcasses or parts, usually illegal.

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