1. the process or result of becoming smaller in size or volume
The fabric experienced significant shrinkage after washing.
O tecido sofreu encolhimento significativo após a lavagem.
2. loss of material or goods, especially due to theft, evaporation, or waste
The store reported 5% shrinkage in inventory this quarter.
A loja relatou encolhimento de 5% no inventário neste trimestre.
3. reduction in amount, value, or extent
There was a shrinkage in the company's profits.
Houve um encolhimento nos lucros da empresa.