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slippage

[ slip-ij ]

noun

  1. an act or instance of slipping. slip.
  2. an amount or extent of slipping. slip.
  3. failure to maintain an expected level, fulfill a goal, meet a deadline, etc.; loss, decline, or delay; a falling off.
  4. Machinery. the amount of work dissipated by slipping slip of parts, excess play, etc.


slippage

/ ˈslɪpɪdʒ /

noun

  1. the act or an instance of slipping
  2. the amount of slipping or the extent to which slipping occurs
    1. an instance of not reaching a norm, target, etc
    2. the extent of this
  3. the power lost in a mechanical device or system as a result of slipping


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Word History and Origins

Origin of slippage1

First recorded in 1840–50; slip 1 + -age

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Example Sentences

Range Rover debuted the first iteration in 1992, and now, 4x4s commonly integrate “intelligent” systems that use wheel sensors to relay data about wheel slippage to a computer that responds with optimal braking, torque, and transmission shifting.

It’s just that slippage — from tool to totemic object or, worse, toy — that made recent reports about the set of “Rust” so troubling.

Educators nationwide, concerned by widespread academic slippage seen during the pandemic, are offering expanded summer instruction in hopes that it will help children catch up by the fall.

Whether you’re in the gym or on a jog, these true wireless earbuds provide powerful audio without any slippage so you can exercise freely.

I’d prefer grippier nose pads—the Leggero requires more tension to prevent slippage when I’m working up a sweat.

Under George W. Bush, there was a little slippage: For example, $53,891 in 2004.

There will be, as you no doubt anticipate, some slippage in his spending.

Ehud Barak's party isn't expected to get enough votes to return him to the Knesset, and Netanyahu sees slippage in the polls.

An examination of the data shows that there has been no slippage in support for Obama from Catholics.

And it is the party of middle-class stagnation and slippage.

The fan and generator drive belt must be kept at sufficient tension to prevent slippage on the pulleys.

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