Examples of leakage in a Sentence
trying to prevent accidental leakages
Leakages of about 30 percent were reported.
taking steps to prevent leakage of confidential information
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During an energy audit, practitioners use a device called a blower door test to measure the air leakage of a building.
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Brynn Cooksey, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
This standard rates masks based on filtration, breathability, and an optional leakage ratio.
—Lisa Wood Shapiro, Wired News, 18 Apr. 2025
Most of the current efforts to contain the waste focus on protecting the tanks from corrosion and cracking to prevent further leakage.
—Gerald Frankel, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2025
There are several warning signs that should prompt an immediate eye exam, such as:
Acute vision changes: Any sudden blurriness, distortion, or loss of central vision can indicate abnormal blood vessel growth and leakage in the macula.
—Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
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Brynn Cooksey, Forbes.com, 29 Apr. 2025
This standard rates masks based on filtration, breathability, and an optional leakage ratio.
—Lisa Wood Shapiro, Wired News, 18 Apr. 2025
Most of the current efforts to contain the waste focus on protecting the tanks from corrosion and cracking to prevent further leakage.
—Gerald Frankel, The Conversation, 14 Apr. 2025
There are several warning signs that should prompt an immediate eye exam, such as:
Acute vision changes: Any sudden blurriness, distortion, or loss of central vision can indicate abnormal blood vessel growth and leakage in the macula.
—Team Verywell Health, Verywell Health, 3 Apr. 2025
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“Leakage.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/leakage. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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leakage
noun
leak·age
ˈlē-kij 
1
a
: the act, process, or an instance of leaking
b
: loss of electricity due especially to faulty insulation
2
: something or the amount that is lost in a leak
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