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

Organizations must also monitor responses to prevent sensitive data leakage and ensure alignment with corporate policies on toxicity and prohibited topics. 5. —Rehan Jalil, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024

Decaying wood: Decaying wood, whether from water leakage or other causes, can lead to mildew growth. —Kamron Sanders, Better Homes & Gardens, 23 Oct. 2024

Guardrails work by analyzing user prompts and AI responses to detect and mitigate issues like AI hallucinations, data leakage, prompt injections, and inappropriate responses, without needing to edit the system prompt. —Kyle J. Russell, USA TODAY, 17 Oct. 2024

Immediately after the accident, a few hundred workers took turns in groups of 50 to try and stabilize the plant and reduce radioactive leakage. —Kate Graham-Shaw, Scientific American, 9 Oct. 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