wastage

noun

wast·​age ˈwā-stij 

: loss, decrease, or destruction of something (as by use, decay, erosion, or leakage)

especially : wasteful or avoidable loss of something valuable

Synonyms

• annihilation
• decimation
• demolishment
• demolition
• desolation
• destruction
• devastation
• extermination
• extinction
• havoc
• loss
• mincemeat
• obliteration
• ruin
• ruination
• wreckage

Examples of wastage in a Sentence

the slash-and-burn wastage of the surrounding countryside as the army made its way to the sea

Recent Examples on the Web

Through data analytics, firms can analyze resource usage, detect wastage, allocate resources effectively to trim operational expenses and make accurate demand forecasts. —Alexandr Khomich, Forbes, 6 Dec. 2024

These help contribute to better agricultural productivity and less water wastage. —Indrabati Lahiri, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024

Both are highly efficient methods of watering plants by delivering precise amounts of water directly to plants, minimizing water wastage and maximizing plant growth. —Kobi Bardugo, San Diego Union-Tribune, 14 Apr. 2024

Although aimed at improving engagement, an overabundance of irrelevant messages leads to diminished interest and wastage of valuable resources. —Harshit Jain, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1735, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing wastage

• natural wastage

Kids Definition

wastage

noun

wast·​age ˈwā-stij 

: loss, decrease, or destruction of something (as by use, decay, erosion, or leakage)

especially : wasteful or avoidable loss of something valuable