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pilferage

/ˈpɪlfərɪdʒ/noun

उच्चारण पिल्फ़रिज

छोटी-मोटी चोरी, उठाईगीरी

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noun
  1. 1

    [U] formal

    the stealing of small amounts or small items, especially from the place where you work or from goods being transported

    छोटी-मोटी चोरी, उठाईगीरी

    • The railways lose crores every year through pilferage of goods.
    • Steps have been taken to stop pilferage of grain from ration shops.

    Synonyms theft stealing pilfering filching

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pilfer verbpilferer noun