noun
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anything that flows out, such as liquid, money, ideas, etc
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the amount that flows out
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the act or process of flowing out
Etymology
Origin of outflow
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It said that lighter regulation, better marketing and incentives for investors were needed to stem the outflow.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
The bow shock's size and shape suggest that RXJ0528+2838 has been producing a powerful outflow for at least 1000 years.
From Science Daily ● Sep. 25, 2026
It now expects a free cash outflow of at least $1.5 billion, an improvement compared with its prior estimate of outflow of at least $3 billion.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 30, 2026
Published Friday, Flow Show author Michael Hartnett’s weekly strategy note to clients observed that the outflow from U.S. equity funds reversed a huge influx of $119 billion the week previous.
From MarketWatch ● Jun. 26, 2026
By means of a number of outflow valves, Soulzeren could control thrust in different directions—forward, backward, side to side.
From "Strange the Dreamer" by Laini Taylor
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