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Meaning of "pilferage" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF PILFERAGE

pilferage  [ˈpɪlfərɪdʒ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PILFERAGE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Pilferage is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PILFERAGE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Package pilferage

Pilferage is the theft of part of the contents of a package. It may also include theft of the contents but leaving the package, perhaps resealed with bogus contents. Small packages can be pilfered from a larger package such as a shipping container. Broader and related aspects of theft may include taking the entire package, pallet load, truck load, shoplifting, etc.

Definition of pilferage in the English dictionary

The definition of pilferage in the dictionary is the act or practice of stealing small quantities or articles. Other definition of pilferage is the amount so stolen.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PILFERAGE


acreage
ˈeɪkərɪdʒ
amperage
ˈæmpərɪdʒ
anchorage
ˈæŋkərɪdʒ
average
ˈævərɪdʒ
beverage
ˈbɛvərɪdʒ
Beveridge
ˈbɛvərɪdʒ
brokerage
ˈbrəʊkərɪdʒ
Coleridge
ˈkəʊlərɪdʒ
coverage
ˈkʌvərɪdʒ
haemorrhage
ˈhɛmərɪdʒ
hemorrhage
ˈhemərɪdʒ
leverage
ˈliːvərɪdʒ
moorage
ˈmʊərɪdʒ
pepperidge
ˈpepərɪdʒ
pierage
ˈpɪərɪdʒ
porterage
ˈpɔːtərɪdʒ
sewerage
ˈsuːərɪdʒ
telferage
ˈtɛlfərɪdʒ
telpherage
ˈtɛlfərɪdʒ
vicarage
ˈvɪkərɪdʒ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PILFERAGE

pileorhiza
pileous
piler
piles
pileum
pileus
pilework
pilewort
pilfer
pilfer-proof
pilferable
pilferer
pilfering
pilferingly
pilfery
pilgarlic
pilgarlicky
pilgrim
Pilgrim Fathers
pilgrimage

WORDS THAT END LIKE PILFERAGE

cooperage
customs brokerage
deleverage
Dow-Jones average
garage
general average
goal average
grade point average
interage
lighterage
moving average
Nikkei average
Nikkei Stock Average
noncoverage
on average
overage
peerage
plunderage
steerage
underage
weighted average

Synonyms and antonyms of pilferage in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «pilferage» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PILFERAGE

Find out the translation of pilferage to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of pilferage from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «pilferage» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

偷窃
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

hurtos
570 millions of speakers

English

pilferage
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

चोरी
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

الاختلاس
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

хищения
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

pilferage
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ছিঁচকে চুরি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

chapardage
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pengkhianatan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Dieberei
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

こそ泥
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

도난
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Keprigelan
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự ăn cắp vặt
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

திருட்டைக்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

चोरी करणे
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

araklama
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

piccolo furto
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

splądrowanie
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

розкрадання
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

furtișag
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

υπεξαίρεση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Diefstal
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

snatteri
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

svinn
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of pilferage

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PILFERAGE»

The term «pilferage» is regularly used and occupies the 75.397 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PILFERAGE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «pilferage» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «pilferage» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about pilferage

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PILFERAGE»

Discover the use of pilferage in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to pilferage and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Handbook of Loss Prevention and Crime Prevention
Every facility is vulnerable to pilferage and theft. To determine the degree of vulnerability, the volume and value of goods handled and the past history of theft must be evaluated. If these factors rate high, then the relative criticality is high.
Lawrence J. Fennelly, 2012
2
The Pilferage of Joe-Joe Blue
Christopher M. Mahoney. The Pilferage of Joe-Joe Blue The Pilferage ofJoe-Joe Blue A Novel Christopher m Mahoney iUniverse,
Christopher M. Mahoney, 2007
3
The Union Makes Us Strong: Radical Unionism on the San ...
The work etiquette regulates other contexts in which the line between freedom and its abuses is a thin one. The isolated and hidden terrain of conventional longshoring makes pilferage easy.3 Of itself, longshoremen do not frown on pilferage.
David Wellman, 1997
4
Security Guard Manual
The problems are pilferage, theft, arson, accidents through carelessness, and sabotage. What is pilferage and why is it so common and apparently hard to control? Pilferage is the unlawful taking of someone's property without the consent of ...
De leon, Sixto O.
5
The Code of Federal Regulations of the United States of America
(Suspected pilferage, theft, or loss during transit of narcotics, hazardous articles, or sensitive materials, regardless of dollar value, shall be reported to the appropriate agencies within 24 hours in accordance with paragraphs (c), (d), and (e) of ...
‎2000
6
The sociology of the workplace: an interdisciplinary approach.
8 Hotel Pilferage: A Case Study in Occupational Theft GERALD MARS INTRODUCTION The data to be discussed principally concerns institutionalized pilferage as this was observed in a hotel-one of a number of industrial situations in which I ...
Malcolm Warner, 2013
7
The Art of Investigative Interviewing
Petty, relatively innocent pilferage by a few employees spreads through a facility. As more people participate, others will follow until even the most rigid break down and join in. Pilferage becomes acceptable—even respectable. It gains general ...
Inge Sebyan Black, 2013
8
Marine Insurance Clauses
B. INSTITUTE THEFT, PILFERAGE AND NON-DELIVERY CLAUSE (For use only with Institute Clauses) (1/12/82) In consideration of an additional premium, it is hereby agreed that this insurance covers loss of or damage to the subject- matter  ...
Geoffrey N Hudson, Tim Madge, Keith Sturges, 2013
9
Law of Marine Insurance
The drills were insured under a marine policy with a clause covering all risks of theft and pilferage. As no force or violence was used, it was evident that the theft was secret, and on this Lord Justice Scrutton of the Court of Appeal noted that: 'It  ...
Susan Hodges, 2013
10
Effective Physical Security
Pilferage is one of the most annoying and costly causes of cargo theft. Prevention of pilferage is one of the primary functions of the physical and procedural security program. It is difficult to detect, hard to prove, and becomes costly if ignored.
Lawrence Fennelly, 2003

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PILFERAGE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term pilferage is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Mbizo shakes as Zimasco falls
... Fields) which will now buy the chrome directly from Zimasco to reduce pilferage of profits and, therefore, reviving the economy,” he said. «NewsDay, Jul 15»
2
Local shippers wary over Foreign Ships Co-Loading Act
The inclusion of bulk and break bulk (cargo that aren't in containers) also raises concerns on possible smuggling and pilferage, said Rona ... «Rappler, Jul 15»
3
Green workers
Pilferage and vandalism of plants are not uncommon and it "really pains" him. The eco-garden, for instance, is an especially popular ... «AsiaOne, Jul 15»
4
CRPF bans open purchase of liquor across units
"The mechanism of distribution of goods through CPCs is well controlled and there are measures to check pilferage. Once this system is ... «Economic Times, Jul 15»
5
Tapping into another person's cable TV line a crime
... cable television system or cable Internet network. The purpose of this law is to protect the cable television industry from cable pilferage (Sec. «The Manila Times, Jul 15»
6
Power theft unearthed at factory
Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) claimed to have detected power pilferage at a loom factory near Ghulam Muhammadabad ... «The Express Tribune, Jul 15»
7
ORR traffic to be studied
“Since an automatic classification of vehicles and their numbers is generated, the possibilities of revenue pilferage through under-classifying or ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
8
Ancient coins missing from Lucknow museum
About five per cent coins are put on display and the remaining coins are stacked away in bags and it is from here that pilferage has taken place. «The Asian Age, Jul 15»
9
Clarification On the Arrest and Trial of Dr Gerald Mwesigye of …
Indeed following our interventions, cases of drug pilferage have in the last five years reduced by 70 percent and we have recorded over 80 ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»
10
FAO workshop addresses hunger and poverty in The Bahamas
No, it's pilferage. People are hungry so they steal food.” “In The Bahamas, poverty, like most places is the basis of hunger. In 2001, there were ... «Bahama Islands Info, Jul 15»

REFERENCE
« EDUCALINGO. Pilferage [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/pilferage>. May 2024 ».
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