leakage

noun

leak·​age ˈlē-kij 

1

a

: the act or process or an instance of leaking

b

: loss of electricity especially due to faulty insulation

2

: something or the amount that leaks

Examples of leakage in a Sentence

trying to prevent accidental leakages

Leakages of about 30 percent were reported.

taking steps to prevent leakage of confidential information

Recent Examples on the Web

Centralize your data collection and avoid manual tagging and JavaScript, which can lead to data leakage, errors and mistakenly sending PII without your knowledge outside of your organization. —Bill Bruno, Forbes, 9 Oct. 2024

These small devices identify leakage right away and alert you to close the water supply if required. —Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 30 Sep. 2024

That’s solid battery life given the Ear Open feature the largest 14.2-millimeter drivers Nothing has included in its earbuds to date, but with a directional design to help minimize sound leakage. —Andrew Liszewski, The Verge, 24 Sep. 2024

This not only includes eating a healthier diet but also changing habits that contribute to bladder spasms and leakage. —Matthew Wosnitzer, Verywell Health, 23 Sep. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

leakage

noun

leak·​age ˈlē-kij 

1

a

: the act, process, or an instance of leaking

b

: loss of electricity due especially to faulty insulation

2

: something or the amount that is lost in a leak