wastage noun
ADJ. excessive, high | natural Voluntary redundancies and natural wastage will cut staff numbers to the required level. | muscle Patients need exercise to prevent muscle wastage.
VERB + WASTAGE avoid, prevent | minimize | cut down on, reduce | increase | allow for Buy more paper than you need to allow for wastage.
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