Definition of outage
1 : a quantity or bulk of something lost in transportation or storage
2a : a failure or interruption in use or functioningb : a period of interruption especially of electric current
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First Known Use of outage
1851
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Definition of outage for English Language Learners
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: a period of time when there is no electricity in a building or area
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