noun
ADJECTIVE
▪ excessive , high
▪ natural ( BrE )
▪
Natural ~ will cut staff numbers to the required level.
▪ muscle ( BrE )
▪
Patients need exercise to prevent muscle ~.
VERB + WASTAGE
▪ avoid , prevent
▪ minimize
▪ reduce
▪ increase
▪ allow for
▪
Buy more paper than you need to allow for ~.