1
: an act, instance, or process of slipping
2
: a loss in transmission of power
also
: the difference between theoretical and actual output (as of power)
Examples of slippage in a Sentence
The boot's sole prevents slippage.
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By pooling liquidity across the two systems, DeXRP aims to reduce slippage, tighten spreads, and deliver an execution experience closer to what institutions demand.
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Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The device went through development stages with automotive engineers and was evaluated using engineering risk-analysis processes to iterate the design for strength and non-slippage.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Backup defense makes plays, shows some slippage The backup defense, whose front seven has been active in camp, allowed a Chicago touchdown and field goal in the first half while forcing two punts and recording an interception.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2025
The district was created in 1999 to oversee the funding and operations of dewatering wells installed to protect the homes from future land slippage.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 6 Aug. 2025
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Sean Lee, Forbes.com, 3 Sep. 2025
The device went through development stages with automotive engineers and was evaluated using engineering risk-analysis processes to iterate the design for strength and non-slippage.
—Lyssanoel Frater, USA Today, 27 Aug. 2025
Backup defense makes plays, shows some slippage The backup defense, whose front seven has been active in camp, allowed a Chicago touchdown and field goal in the first half while forcing two punts and recording an interception.
—Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 10 Aug. 2025
The district was created in 1999 to oversee the funding and operations of dewatering wells installed to protect the homes from future land slippage.
—Michael Slaten, Oc Register, 6 Aug. 2025
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“Slippage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slippage. Accessed 10 Sep. 2025.
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slippage
noun
slip·page
ˈslip-ij 
1
: an act, instance, or process of slipping
2
: a loss in transmission of power
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