pilfering

Noun

The act of stealing small items, especially in a sneaky or casual way.

ریشه

From 'pilfer' + '-ing' (gerund suffix indicating an action or process).

مثال

• The pilfering of office supplies had become a common occurrence.
• The security cameras caught the employee in the act of pilfering.
• The store implemented measures to prevent pilfering by its employees.