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

Flows in digital asset exchange-traded funds “underline this cautious tone,” with data showing outflows from U.S. spot bitcoin ETFs and ether ETFs on Wednesday.

From The Wall Street Journal

Sargeant over the years strove to convince U.S. policymakers that the best way to ensure energy security, stem the outflow of migrants and curb China was by working with Venezuelan authorities.

From The Wall Street Journal

They expect the prescription outflow to sustain growth for these platforms.

From The Wall Street Journal

“Given this, we think outflows will persist in the near term.”

From The Wall Street Journal

But if those ETF outflows were to accelerate, perhaps climbing into the tens of billions, the departing investors could put extra selling pressure on Bitcoin’s price.

From Barron's

Related Words

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