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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There is no slippage in this area from year to year and the main reason the Ravens will remain in contention year over year.
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Jolene Almendarez, The Enquirer, 15 July 2025
There's no slippage, either, in the entire ensemble, who play a heroic number of supporting characters and allow Abate to create delightful dances beyond the standard movement and gestures that traditionally belong to backups.
—Michael Barnes, Austin American Statesman, 2 July 2025
There is no slippage in this area from year to year and the main reason the Ravens will remain in contention year over year.
—Steve Silverman, Forbes.com, 20 June 2025
There is no legislative reason the bill needs to be passed by July 4, but GOP leaders fear any slippage will embolden opponents and various factions to escalate their efforts to derail the bill.
—Dave Goldiner, New York Daily News, 11 June 2025
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“Slippage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/slippage. Accessed 22 Jul. 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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