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

He wonders whether the combined group will see its funds under management grow or track sideways due to the outflows at funds from the former Platinum Asset Management.

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“The joke is that…Los Angeles does have an affordable-housing strategy: It’s called Phoenix,” said Matthew Lewis, a spokesman for California YIMBY, referring to a recent outflow of Californians to cities with lower housing costs.

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Still, despite the performance of miner shares, the GDX ETF has experienced significant outflows in recent months, he noted.

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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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