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

Complications may include bile leakage, infection, or injury to surrounding organs and tissues, such as the bile ducts, liver, or intestines. —Lindsay Curtis, Health, 28 Nov. 2024

This setup increases the potential for data leakage, misconfiguration and exposure. —Vivek Ahuja, Forbes, 27 Nov. 2024

The incoming Trump administration and Congress need to recognize that there are potential tradeoffs between economic prosperity goals, such as greater innovation and wealth, and economic security goals, such as greater resilience and protecting against technology leakage. —Scott Kennedy, Foreign Affairs, 26 Nov. 2024

Additionally, organizations need to monitor for data leakage at multiple inspection points, including user prompts, data retrieval and AI responses. —Rehan Jalil, Forbes, 5 Nov. 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