scrappage

noun

scrap·​page ˈskra-pij How to pronounce scrappage (audio)
1
: the scrapping of discarded objects (such as automobiles)
2
: the rate at which objects are scrapped

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In early August, Khan expanded a scrappage program to offer grants of up to £2,000 ($2,517) to every Londoner with a car or motorcycle that doesn’t comply with ULEZ standards. — Olesya Dmitracova, CNN, 28 Aug. 2023 These include tax benefits, efficient scrappage policies, low power tariffs, and expanding charging infrastructure. — Niharika Sharma, Quartz, 9 June 2023

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First Known Use

circa 1909, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of scrappage was circa 1909

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“Scrappage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/scrappage. Accessed 23 Mar. 2025.

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