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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The addition of Oklahoma and Texas to the SEC, and Auburn’s own slippage, knocked it down the pecking order.
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Seth Emerson, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
With that comes slippage, in my opinion.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
After emphasizing that end of the floor in training camp, early results suggest Minnesota could be in line for major defensive slippage this season.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 25 Oct. 2025
The sports sunglasses are also made to actually stay on during these intense workouts, utilizing a GEKO™ grip along the temples to prevent slippage.
—Will Porter, Outside, 17 Oct. 2025
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Seth Emerson, New York Times, 11 Nov. 2025
With that comes slippage, in my opinion.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 8 Nov. 2025
After emphasizing that end of the floor in training camp, early results suggest Minnesota could be in line for major defensive slippage this season.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 25 Oct. 2025
The sports sunglasses are also made to actually stay on during these intense workouts, utilizing a GEKO™ grip along the temples to prevent slippage.
—Will Porter, Outside, 17 Oct. 2025
See All Example Sentences for slippage
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“Slippage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slippage. Accessed 16 Nov. 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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