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wastage

/ˈweɪstɪdʒ/noun

उच्चारण वेस्टिज

बर्बादी, अपव्यय

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noun
  1. 1

    [U, sing.]

    the amount of something that is wasted; the act of wasting something

    बर्बादी, अपव्यय

    • We must reduce the wastage of food grains in storage.
    • There was a lot of wastage of water during the festival.

    Synonyms waste loss squandering

  2. 2

    [U] British

    the loss of workers or students because they leave their jobs or courses and are not replaced

    (कर्मचारियों या छात्रों की) संख्या में कमी

    • The company plans to cut jobs through natural wastage.
≈Synonyms and antonyms

Synonyms

waste loss squandering

?Which word?

Do not confuse wastage (the amount lost or wasted) and waste (unwanted material, or the act of wasting).

Wastage (जितनी मात्रा बर्बाद हुई) और waste (बेकार सामग्री या बर्बाद करने का काम) में भ्रमित न हों।