leakage

noun

leak·​age ˈlē-kij 

1

a

: the act or process or an instance of leaking

b

: loss of electricity especially due to faulty insulation

2

: something or the amount that leaks

Examples of leakage in a Sentence

trying to prevent accidental leakages

Leakages of about 30 percent were reported.

taking steps to prevent leakage of confidential information

Recent Examples on the Web

The first one deals with leakage and low frequencies, which are relatively easy to compensate for. —Andrew Williams, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024

Leak Detection One thing that keeps homeowners up at night is the fear of water leakage. —Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024

This leakage increases blood volume and pressure in the left ventricle, forcing the heart to work harder to pump blood to the rest of the body. —Colleen Doherty, Verywell Health, 19 Sep. 2024

Any leakage is carried by the color-neutral pion and kindred mesons. —Aaron Shattuck, Scientific American, 17 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

leakage

noun

leak·​age ˈlē-kij 

1

a

: the act, process, or an instance of leaking

b

: loss of electricity due especially to faulty insulation

2

: something or the amount that is lost in a leak