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

Financial experts point to the low circulation rate of dollars within Black communities—estimated at just 6 hours compared to 28 days in Asian American communities—as evidence of this wealth leakage. —Kimberly Wilson, Essence, 17 Mar. 2025

The state adopted a more rigorous classification system and regulations, including the state leakage test, in the 1980s. —Tony Briscoe, Los Angeles Times, 12 Mar. 2025

The cost of this leakage to the tax base is going to grow exponentially as this generation of billionaires (Jeff Bezos, Bill Gates, Mark Zuckerberg and others) passes on trillions of dollars; much of it will enter into the vaults of the universities. —Stephen Moore, Boston Herald, 12 Mar. 2025

Being aware of the potential for unintentional data leakage. —Vinay Goel, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2025

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