slippage

noun

slip·page ˈsli-pij

: an act, instance, or process of slipping

: a loss in transmission of power

also : the difference between theoretical and actual output (as of power)

Examples of slippage in a Sentence

The boot's sole prevents slippage.

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What would be a successful season? Making it back to a bowl game, most importantly, but really just preventing any further slippage down the ACC hierarchy. —

Manny Navarro, The Athletic, 20 Aug. 2024 Tracking different weather conditions and its impact on wheel slippage and traction control is an important consideration. —

Sabbir Rangwala, Forbes, 2 Jan. 2025 Also of note: the two large round pushbuttons used to activate the stopwatch mechanism feature a fluted surface to help prevent slippage. —

Allen Farmelo, Robb Report, 26 Dec. 2024 There wasn’t much to complain about except maybe some defensive slippage and a few sloppy stretches in a game with little intrigue. —

Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 18 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for slippage