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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The grippers at the end of each arm are designed to maintain consistent tension on cloth, preventing slippage during manipulation.
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
Food shortages, internal migrations, and overcrowding had already signaled a slippage in imperial power, and created a fertile environment for disease.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
That said, Sensor Tower found slippage in mobile engagement rates for gaming apps relative to non-gaming apps.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Is the slippage a real phenomenon or just a false alarm?
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 2026
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Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 10 Feb. 2026
Food shortages, internal migrations, and overcrowding had already signaled a slippage in imperial power, and created a fertile environment for disease.
—Vann R. Newkirk Ii, The Atlantic, 9 Feb. 2026
That said, Sensor Tower found slippage in mobile engagement rates for gaming apps relative to non-gaming apps.
—Dan Bernstein, Sportico.com, 21 Jan. 2026
Is the slippage a real phenomenon or just a false alarm?
—Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes.com, 16 Jan. 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 16 Feb. 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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