Process or result of becoming smaller (9)

I believe the answer is:

shrinkage

(Other definitions for shrinkage that I've seen before include "Process of becoming smaller" , "Contraction" , "Process of becoming less" , "waste allowance" , "Process of shrivelling or contracting" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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