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- Dictionaryshrinking/ˈʃrɪŋkɪŋ/
adjective
- 1. becoming smaller in size or amount: "the shrinking market has provoked a massive price war"
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3 days ago · Synonym Discussion of Shrink. to contract or curl up the body or part of it : huddle, cower; to contract to less extent or compass; to become smaller or more compacted… See the full definition
3 days ago · In retail, the term “shrink,” or “shrinkage,” refers to the loss of inventory or revenue due to theft, fraud, damage, errors, or other causes. These factors result in a discrepancy between the recorded and actual inventory on hand.
5 days ago · Dress pants, for example, are less likely than knit fabrics to shrink due to their tight weave. However they will not be able regain shape as quickly as a knitting. Wool can shrink significantly, but it can also cause irreparable harm. Wang warns that wool meant for dry cleaning should not be machine washed as it will shrink excessively.
2 days ago · The Earth circumference is not a set value because of its oblate spherical shape, which means it is slightly flattened in the poles and bulging at the equator. This form yields two basic circumference measurements. Equatorial circumference is approximately 40,075 kilometres (24,901 miles). The polar circumference is approximately 40,008 ...
4 days ago · Other forms: shrank back; shrunk back; shrinking back; shrinks back. Definitions of shrink back. verb. pull away from a source of disgust or fear. synonyms: retract.
Jun 27, 2024 · someone who shrinks from familiarity with others.
4 days ago · The Federal Reserve uses the term “pooled investment funds,” by which it means things like mutual funds, exchange-traded funds (ETFs), real estate investment trusts and hedge funds.
