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wastage

 

[ ˈweɪstɪdʒ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

reduce waste

The action or process of wasting or using something carelessly or extravagantly; the unnecessary or needless use of resources.

Synonyms

depletion, loss, waste

Examples of usage

  • There is a lot of wastage in this production process.
  • We need to minimize wastage to improve efficiency.
Context #2 | Noun

food wastage

The act of wasting food by discarding it, rather than consuming it.

Synonyms

food loss, food waste

Examples of usage

  • Food wastage is a major issue in many countries.
  • We should be more conscious of food wastage.
Context #3 | Noun

energy wastage

The inefficient use of energy resulting in unnecessary consumption and loss.

Synonyms

energy loss, energy waste

Examples of usage

  • Energy wastage can be reduced through better insulation.
  • Unplugging devices when not in use helps prevent energy wastage.

Translations

Translations of the word "wastage" in other languages:

🇵🇹 desperdício

🇮🇳 बर्बादी

🇩🇪 Verschwendung

🇮🇩 pemborosan

🇺🇦 марнотратство

🇵🇱 marnotrawstwo

🇯🇵 無駄遣い

🇫🇷 gaspillage

🇪🇸 desperdicio

🇹🇷 israf

🇰🇷 낭비

🇸🇦 إهدار

🇨🇿 plýtvání

🇸🇰 plytvanie

🇨🇳 浪费

🇸🇮 razsipavanje

🇮🇸 sóun

🇰🇿 ысырап

🇬🇪 ფლანგვა

🇦🇿 israf

🇲🇽 desperdicio

Etymology

The word 'wastage' originated from the verb 'waste', which has Old English and Old French roots. Over time, 'wastage' evolved to refer to the act of wasting or the unnecessary use of resources. The term has been used in various contexts, such as production, food, and energy, highlighting the importance of reducing wastage for sustainability and efficiency.

See also: wasted, wasteful, wastefulness, wasteland, waster, wastrel.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #18,129, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.