outflow

[ out-floh ]

noun

1. the act of flowing flow out:

   We need flood control to stem the river's outflow.

2. something that flows out:

   to measure the outflow in gallons per minute.

3. any outward movement:

   the annual outflow of tourists.

outflow

/ ˈaʊtˌfləʊ /

noun

1. anything that flows out, such as liquid, money, ideas, etc
2. the amount that flows out
3. the act or process of flowing out

Word History and Origins

Origin of outflow¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; out- + flow

Example Sentences

I was really surprised by the outflow of people who emailed and texted and stuff.

From The Daily Beast

Putty-colored or "acholic" stools occur when bile is deficient, either from obstruction to outflow or from deficient secretion.

From Project Gutenberg

Exercises to strengthen muscles, promote complete expansion, regulate inflow and outflow of air, etc.

From Project Gutenberg

Twelve years ago the outflow had been so abundant that the channel could not be passed except by the bridge.

From Project Gutenberg

In some mysterious manner the outflow of motor impulses to the throat muscles is governed by the nervous and emotional states.

From Project Gutenberg

And in this sense I have no antagonism towards any religious belief, but a strong outflow of sympathy.

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