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

If stablecoins do someday compete with larger banks, all that banks would have to do to prevent outflows is pay higher interest and improve their services.

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“Along with a threat of new starts, strong, erratic outflow winds from convective activity can affect fire spread and are a threat to firefighter safety,” the Forest Service wrote in a news release.

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Chair Rupert Soames said that lighter regulation, better marketing and incentives for investors to put cash into British firms were needed to stem the outflow.

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“If we really want to have an honest conversation about inflows and outflows and the dollars that California provides to Washington, let’s have a serious discussion. That’s not what’s happening here.”

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Conscious connected breathing focuses on maintaining a constant in and outflow of breath to achieve similar results.

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