Wastage: meaning, definitions and examples
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wastage
[ ˈweɪstɪdʒ ]
reduce waste
The action or process of wasting or using something carelessly or extravagantly; the unnecessary or needless use of resources.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- There is a lot of wastage in this production process.
- We need to minimize wastage to improve efficiency.
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.
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
Word origin
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.