outflow

[ out-floh ]
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noun
  1. the act of flowing out: We need flood control to stem the river's outflow.

  2. something that flows out: to measure the outflow in gallons per minute.

  1. any outward movement: the annual outflow of tourists.

Origin of outflow

1
First recorded in 1790–1800; out- + flow

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British Dictionary definitions for outflow

outflow

/ (ˈaʊtˌfləʊ) /


noun
  1. anything that flows out, such as liquid, money, ideas, etc

  2. the amount that flows out

  1. the act or process of flowing out

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