LEARNit Dictionary
wastage
noun
/ˈweɪstɪdʒ/
UK
/ˈweɪstɪdʒ/
US
1
the fact of losing or destroying something, especially because it has been used or dealt with carelessly
اتلاف, ضایعات, هدر رفت
2
the amount of something that is wasted
ضایعات, هدررفت, اتلاف, پرت
There is little wastage from a lean cut of meat.
Always allow for some wastage when ordering building materials.
3
the loss of employees because they stop working or move to other jobs; the number of students who do not finish a particular course of study
ترک خدمت, رها کردن تحصیل
Half of the posts will be lost through
natural wastage
.
student wastage rates
Natural wastage will cut staff numbers to the required level.