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 buy side faces opportunity loss and diminished returns; the sell side faces mispricing, slippage and operational risk—often under tight regulatory scrutiny.
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Ashok Reddy, Forbes.com, 9 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
Six months into his second term, President Donald Trump retains broad approval from his Republican base — but there has been some slippage, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 15 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
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Ashok Reddy, Forbes.com, 9 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
Six months into his second term, President Donald Trump retains broad approval from his Republican base — but there has been some slippage, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 15 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
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 13 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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