Pronunciation: [wˈe͡ɪstɪd͡ʒ] (IPA) 
The word "wastage" is spelled with a "w", followed by a short "a" sound and then the "st" consonant cluster. The "a" is pronounced with a short sound, as in "cat". The "ge" ending contains a "dʒ" sound, as in "judge". Therefore, the IPA phonetic transcription of "wastage" is /ˈweɪstɪdʒ/. This word refers to the unnecessary or excessive use or consumption of something, leading to an untimely depletion of resources.
Wastage refers to the act or process of wasting, squandering, or using something in an inefficient or careless manner. It can also refer to the amount of material, resources, or time that is wasted or lost due to such inefficiency or carelessness.
In the context of materials or resources, wastage describes the unnecessary or excessive use, loss, or disposal of these items. This can include the mismanagement or improper handling of raw materials, resulting in their deterioration or spoilage. Wastage can also encompass the careless use or consumption of resources beyond what is necessary, leading to their depletion and eventual scarcity.
Wastage is not limited to physical materials or resources but can also occur with time, effort, or opportunities. For example, the wastage of time refers to the ineffective or unproductive use of one's time, often resulting from distractions or lack of proper planning. Effort wastage occurs when energy or labor is squandered due to a lack of focus or inefficient practices. Similarly, the wastage of opportunities refers to the failure to utilize or take advantage of advantageous situations or chances for personal or professional growth.
Overall, wastage represents the undesirable outcome of inefficient, careless, or inappropriate utilization of various resources, materials, time, or opportunities, resulting in loss, depletion, or squandering.
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The word "wastage" has its roots in Old French. It derived from the Old French verb "gaster", meaning "to waste" or "to destroy". The term was later incorporated into Middle English as "wasten", which meant "to lay waste" or "to destroy". Over time, the noun form "wastage" developed from the verb, referring to the act or instance of wasting or loss.
