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Pilferage: meaning, definitions and examples

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pilferage

 

[ หˆpษชl.fษ™r.ษชdส’ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

theft act

Pilferage refers to the act of stealing minor items, particularly in small quantities. This term is often associated with theft in places like retail stores or workplaces. While it may seem insignificant compared to grand theft, pilferage can add up to substantial losses for businesses. Individuals who engage in pilferage are sometimes referred to as 'pilferers' and can face legal consequences if caught. Companies often implement measures to prevent pilferage to protect their assets.

Synonyms

larceny, robbery, stealing, theft

Examples of usage

  • The store suffered heavy pilferage last year.
  • Pilferage by employees can hurt company profits.
  • They installed cameras to deter pilferage.
  • The manager warned about the consequences of pilferage.

Translations

Translations of the word "pilferage" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น furto

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเฅ‹เคฐเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Diebstahl

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pencurian

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบั€ะฐะดั–ะถะบะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kradzieลผ

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็›—้›ฃ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท vol

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ robo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hฤฑrsฤฑzlฤฑk

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ ˆ๋„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุณุฑู‚ุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ krรกdeลพ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ krรกdeลพ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็›—็ซŠ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kraja

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ รพjรณfnaรฐur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ าฑั€ะปั‹า›

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฅแƒฃแƒ แƒ“แƒแƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ oฤŸurluq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ robo

Etymology

The word 'pilferage' originates from the verb 'pilfer,' which dates back to the early 17th century. 'Pilfer' is derived from the Middle English 'pilferen,' which in turn comes from the 'pilfer,' a diminutive form of the Old French word 'pilofer.' The Old French word translates to 'to steal little by little.' The concept of pilfering reflects a specific type of theft, one that typically involves small, often insignificant items. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass not just the act of pilfering itself, but also the broader consequences and contexts in which this type of theft occurs, such as retail environments and corporate settings. Pilferage has become a significant concern for businesses as it can lead to financial losses and affect overall profitability.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #31,954 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.