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1. (n.) slippage
an act or instance of slipping.
2. slippage
an amount or extent of slipping.
3. slippage
(in machinery) the amount of work dissipated by slipping of parts, excess play, etc.
Etymology: (1940–45)
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| Definition of 'slippage' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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1. (noun) slippage
a decrease of transmitted power in a mechanical system caused by slipping
2. (noun) slippage
decline from a standard level of performance or achievement
3. (noun) slippage
failing to hold or slipping out of place
"the knots allowed no slippage"
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| Definition of 'slippage' |
Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) slippage
the act of slipping; also, the amount of slipping
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