slippage

noun

slip·​page ˈsli-pij 

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.

Recent Examples on the Web

The recipe for that happening in 2026 is some combination of defensive slippage after replacing four top-30 draft picks, a drop-off at receiver beyond Jeremiah Smith and the toughest schedule Ohio State has faced in years. — Ralph D. Russo, New York Times, 18 Aug. 2026

Surprisingly, the minivan, equipped with CrossClimate 2s, maintained superior grip and confidence, allowing for aggressive driving without slippage. — Scotty Reiss, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2026

Maybe these slippages only matter to the Whoopi obsessives who know too much about her fractal aspect, as host, actor, comedian, playwright, producer, activist, and the rest. — Doreen St. Félix, New Yorker, 25 July 2026

Far from resisting this slippage of standards, Hamilton seemed to be hastening it. — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 30 June 2026

Word History

Etymology

slip entry 1 + -age

First Known Use

1850, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for slippage

• equipage

Kids Definition

slippage

noun

slip·​page ˈslip-ij 

1

: an act, instance, or process of slipping

2

: a loss in transmission of power