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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Around him, Porte’s drums and Martyn’s synths and effects drift and glide; the repetitive structure is reminiscent of club music, but the perpetual slippage signals more dynamic ways of moving.
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Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 4 June 2026
Research plans also call for development of control strategies that explicitly take into account slippage, sinking and the interaction between terrain and wheel.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 31 May 2026
Forecast slippage, conversion drops and discounts creep up.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Adding to this performance aspect, the Angel Reese 1 is boosted with TPU stability cups in the heel that mitigate heel slippage when stopping abruptly, turning, or jumping.
—Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
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Philip Sherburne, Pitchfork, 4 June 2026
Research plans also call for development of control strategies that explicitly take into account slippage, sinking and the interaction between terrain and wheel.
—Leonard David, Space.com, 31 May 2026
Forecast slippage, conversion drops and discounts creep up.
—Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 26 May 2026
Adding to this performance aspect, the Angel Reese 1 is boosted with TPU stability cups in the heel that mitigate heel slippage when stopping abruptly, turning, or jumping.
—Amina Ayoud, Footwear News, 22 May 2026
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 6 Jun. 2026.
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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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