1. the act of stealing small amounts or items of little value, especially repeatedly

Examples

• The store installed security cameras to prevent pilferage by employees.
• Pilferage of office supplies was becoming a serious problem.
• The company lost thousands of dollars due to inventory pilferage.
• Hotel management warned staff that pilferage would result in immediate termination.
• The warehouse implemented new procedures to reduce pilferage.
• Small-scale pilferage often goes unnoticed until losses accumulate.