Shrinkage

Shrinkage has many meanings.

  • Shrinkage (accounting) – the loss of products
  • Shrinkage (statistics) – a technique to improve an estimator
  • Shrinkage (fabric) – a common problem when doing laundry
  • Shrinkage (casting) – a casting defect brought about by the reduction in volume of the cast material as it cools and solidifies
  • Slang term referring to human penis size, particularly when the penis and scrotum contract in response to chilling.