slippage

American  

[slip-ij] / ˈslɪp ɪdʒ /

noun

1. an act or instance of slipping.

2. an amount or extent of slipping.

3. failure to maintain an expected level, fulfill a goal, meet a deadline, etc.; loss, decline, or delay; a falling off.

4. Machinery. the amount of work dissipated by slipping of parts, excess play, etc.

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slippage British  

/ ˈslɪpɪdʒ /

noun

1. the act or an instance of slipping

2. the amount of slipping or the extent to which slipping occurs

3. 1. an instance of not reaching a norm, target, etc

   2. the extent of this

4. the power lost in a mechanical device or system as a result of slipping

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Etymology

Origin of slippage

First recorded in 1840–50; slip ¹ + -age

Example Sentences

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slippage

Quarterback Matthew Stafford is the reigning NFL most valuable player — and shows no sign of slippage as he enters his 18th NFL season.

From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 6, 2026

The 5% slippage versus consensus on revenues and operating profit by SK Hynix is inexcusable, Mike O’Rourke, chief market strategist at Jones Trading, told clients in a note.

From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026

He moderates his earnings forecasts on some revenue slippage into future periods.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 28, 2026

The team also found that when they experimentally improved chromosome separation in cells undergoing mitotic slippage, the cells became significantly more viable.

From Science Daily ● May 25, 2026

The fan and generator drive belt must be kept at sufficient tension to prevent slippage on the pulleys.

From Essex Terraplane Six 1933 Owner's Manual of Information by Anonymous