slippage

noun

slip·​page ˈsli-pij How to pronounce slippage (audio)
1
: an act, instance, or process of slipping
2
: 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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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 Gris asks Oscar early on, and that feeling of slippage informs Barbot’s whole dramatic world. Sara Holdren, Vulture, 11 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for slippage 

Word History

Etymology

slip entry 1 + -age

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of slippage was in 1850

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Cite this Entry

“Slippage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slippage. Accessed 22 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

slippage

noun
slip·​page ˈslip-ij How to pronounce slippage (audio)
1
: an act, instance, or process of slipping
2
: a loss in transmission of power

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