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shrinking

/ˈʃrɪŋkɪŋ/
/ˈʃrɪŋkɪŋ/
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Definitions of shrinking
  1. noun
    the act of becoming less
    see moresee less
    types:
    miniaturisation, miniaturization
    act of making on a greatly reduced scale
    type of:
    decrease, diminution, reduction, step-down
    the act of decreasing or reducing something
  2. noun
    the process or result of becoming less or smaller
    synonyms: shrinkage
    see moresee less
    types:
    compression, condensation, contraction
    the process or result of becoming smaller or pressed together
    coarctation, constriction
    tight or narrow compression
    type of:
    decrease, drop-off, lessening
    a change downward
Pronunciation
US
/ˈʃrɪŋkɪŋ/
UK
/ˈʃrɪŋkɪŋ/
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