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
Example Sentences
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As a teenager in 1992, Lobga joined an outflow of Tibetans migrating to India, which involves a dangerous monthlong trek across the Himalayas.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
This could raise wildfire risk, as dry lightning and gusty outflow winds are typically associated with these storm systems.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
The measures signal "China's efforts to control the outflow of citizens' funds and assets", he said.
From Barron's ● Jul. 3, 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
That was the beginning of an outflow of talent from the Rad Lab.
From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik
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