1. plural of pilferage; instances or acts of stealing small items or goods, typically of little value
Usage: usually plural; formal or business context
2. goods or merchandise that have been stolen in small quantities; the amount lost through petty theft
Usage: usually plural; business/retail context

Examples

• The store manager investigated the pilferages reported by employees over the past month.
• Retail companies lose millions annually due to pilferages at checkout counters.
• Security cameras were installed to reduce pilferages in the warehouse.
• The inventory audit revealed significant pilferages that had gone undetected.
• Employee pilferages were a persistent problem until stricter policies were enforced.
• The company implemented new procedures to minimize pilferages and improve accountability.