loss prevention

noun

Prevention of a loss of profit (instances of theft, fraud, etc.) done by retail stores.

“loss prevention officer”

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Meanings

nounloss prevention (usually uncountable, plural loss preventions)

plural loss preventions · alternative LP

  1. USuncountableusuallyPrevention of a loss of profit (instances of theft, fraud, etc.) done by retail stores.

    loss prevention officer

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    aggressive loss prevention strategies at Target

  2. USuncountableusuallyThe department or person who is employed to carry out loss prevention.

    caught shoplifting by loss prevention

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APA

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MLA

“loss prevention.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/loss%20prevention. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

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