outflow

American  

[out-floh] / ˈaʊtˌfloʊ /

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.

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outflow British  

/ 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

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Etymology

Origin of outflow

First recorded in 1790–1800; out- + flow

Example Sentences

The outflows from private-credit funds come as traders have become more concerned about the software industry as developments in artificial intelligence have been seen to threaten the models of these companies.

From MarketWatch

U.S. exports rose 5.5% in January to a record $302.1 billion, but the increase was exaggerated by another large outflow of gold and other precious metals.

From MarketWatch

Census Bureau compiled by Realtor.com, New York, Hawaii, Alaska and California were the states that shrank the most from net domestic migration outflows in 2025.

From MarketWatch

Part of the capital outflows from Indian markets last year reflected investors’ belief that India lacked an “AI story,” Nageswaran said at a recent press conference.

From The Wall Street Journal

It had more investor inflows than outflows into the fund in the quarter.

From The Wall Street Journal

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