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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What To Know Trump is showing signs of slippage within his own party, as a new polls reveal a noticeable drop in approval among Republican voters. Martha McHardy, MSNBC Newsweek, 18 June 2025 This slippage is occurring amid some upsetting trends for the old guard and great news for digital platforms. Kevin Dolak, HollywoodReporter, 16 June 2025 Third-person narrative always calls into being a narrator, another layer of artifice, and here the slippage between present, past and past historic tenses also constantly reminds us that this story is at once engaging and not real. Book Marks june 5, Literary Hub, 5 June 2025 There are signs of slippage in his game, however, and Pageau is entering the final year of his current contract. Thomas Drance, New York Times, 2 June 2025 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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“Slippage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slippage. Accessed 30 Jun. 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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