Definitions

1. noun

the act of getting rid of something unwanted or useless; the things that are discarded.

“The company’s waste management plan included recycling and composting.”

2. noun

something that is wasted or lost.

“The cost of the project was a complete waste of the company’s money.”

3. verb

to use something carelessly or without thinking; to spend or use something unnecessarily.

“She wasted her time watching TV instead of studying for the exam.”

4. verb

to get rid of something unwanted or useless.

“The government is trying to reduce waste by implementing new recycling programs.”

5. adjective

not useful or of little value.

“The old computer was a waste of money, and it broke after a few months.”