wastage

noun5

1. •
   The amount or proportion of something that is wasted or lost by deterioration or other natural process.

   • The average wastage is 1.5% in the grocery department.
2. •
   Anything lost by wear or waste.
3. •
   Goods that are damaged, out of date, reduced, or generally unsaleable, which are destined to be thrown away and which are written off as a loss.
4. •
   The periodical turnover of personnel in an organisation by death, retirement or resignation, as perceived by those aspiring to promotion or appointment in the organisation.
5. •
   The act of abandoning animal carcasses or parts, usually illegal.