wastage

[ˈweɪstɪdʒ]

wastage Definition

• 1. the action or process of losing or destroying something by using it badly or carelessly
• 2. the amount of something that is lost or destroyed by using it badly or carelessly

Using wastage: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "wastage" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The wastage of food in this restaurant is unacceptable.

• Example

  The company has been trying to reduce the wastage of resources.

• Example

  There is a lot of wastage in the manufacturing process.

• Example

  The wastage of time and money is a major concern for the project.

wastage Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for wastage

• loss
• waste
• depletion
• expenditure
• consumption

Antonyms for wastage

• conservation
• preservation

Phrases with wastage

• wastage rate

  the percentage of material or resources that are lost or destroyed during a process

  Example

  The wastage rate in this factory is too high.

• wastage allowance

  an amount of material or resources that is allowed to be lost or destroyed during a process

  Example

  The wastage allowance for this project is 10%.

• wastage control

  the process of managing and reducing the amount of material or resources that are lost or destroyed during a process

  Example

  The company has implemented a new system for wastage control.

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Summary: wastage in Brief

'Wastage' [ˈweɪstɪdʒ] refers to the loss or destruction of something due to careless or inefficient use. It can apply to various contexts, such as food, resources, time, and money. Examples include 'The company has been trying to reduce the wastage of resources.' and 'The wastage of time and money is a major concern for the project.' 'Wastage' also includes phrases like 'wastage rate,' which denotes the percentage of material or resources lost during a process.