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)
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The boot's sole prevents slippage.
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Whether dealing with slick grass, gravel paths, or uneven surfaces, the Sunseeker Elite X7 maintains control and performance with minimal slippage.
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William Jones, USA Today, 9 July 2025
Among white men without a college degree — a group that is traditionally the least friendly to Democrats — the slippage was least dramatic (-3).
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 8 July 2025
But in July 2024 came the first public signs of slippage.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 8 July 2025
China has been central to Apple’s strategy for years, but the country is now a source of stress, slippage, and softening sales.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 29 May 2025
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William Jones, USA Today, 9 July 2025
Among white men without a college degree — a group that is traditionally the least friendly to Democrats — the slippage was least dramatic (-3).
—Dan Walters, Mercury News, 8 July 2025
But in July 2024 came the first public signs of slippage.
—Laia Cervelló Herrero, New York Times, 8 July 2025
China has been central to Apple’s strategy for years, but the country is now a source of stress, slippage, and softening sales.
—Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 29 May 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 7 Aug. 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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