Meanings
The process or result of becoming smaller in size or amount.
چھوٹا ہونے یا مقدار میں کمی ہونے کا عمل یا نتیجہ۔
سکڑنے کا عمل
sikrnay ka amal
Synonyms
Common Collocations
- shrinkage of resources
- shrinkage in sales
- financial shrinkage
Example Sentences
The shrinkage of the ice caps is a concerning global issue.
برف کی چادر کا سکڑنا ایک تشویش ناک عالمی مسئلہ ہے۔
Baraf ki chadar ka sikarna aik tashweesh naak aalamai masla hai.
They are studying the shrinkage of the labor force in the country.
وہ ملک میں مزدور قوت کی کمی کا مطالعہ کر رہے ہیں۔
Woh mulk mein mazdoor quwat ki kami ka mutaala kar rahe hain.
The shrinkage of the budget has affected many programs.
بجٹ کی کمی نے کئی پروگراموں پر اثر ڈالا ہے۔
Bajat ki kami ne kai programs par asar dala hai.
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See Also
💡 Memory Tip
Think of a sponge that shrinks when squeezed.
Imagine an inflated balloon losing air and becoming smaller.
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🗣️ Urdu Proverb
📖 Etymology
Origin: Old English "scrincan" — to shrink, shrivel
First known use: 19th century
The word 'shrinkage' evolved from the Old English 'scrincan', meaning to shrivel or become smaller, and has been used in English since the early 19th century to refer to reduction in size, amount, or volume.