Wastage

Pronunciation: /ˈwæstəɡ/

Wastage (noun)

  1. The amount of something that is lost or used up unnecessarily.
  2. The act of using resources in a way that is not efficient or productive.

Examples

  • The company faced significant wastage during the production process.
  • Wastage of water can lead to higher bills for everyone.

Common collocations: reduce wastage, calculate wastage, prevent wastage, identify wastage

Synonyms of Wastage

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Wastage

  • — The act of preserving resources is the opposite of wastage.
  • — Working efficiently reduces wastage significantly.