leakage
leakage Lexical Profile
leakage Game Scores & Validity
• noun
The accidental escape or entry of a fluid, gas, radiation, or electrical current through a crack, hole, or faulty insulation, or the amount of substance that escapes in this way.
"Engineers inspected the pipeline thoroughly to detect any signs of natural gas leakage."
The unauthorized or unintentional disclosure of confidential information.
"The committee launched an internal investigation to prevent the further leakage of sensitive financial data."
In economics and finance, the diversion or exit of capital, income, or revenue from a circular flow or local economy (such as through savings, taxes, or imports).
"High reliance on imported goods resulted in significant economic leakage from the island's tourism sector."
Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the late 15th century from the verb 'leak' (of Germanic origin, related to Middle Dutch 'leken' and Old Norse 'leka', meaning to drip) combined with the noun-forming suffix '-age'.