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Definition of slippage

slippage

/ˈslɪp.ɪdʒ/
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Plural:slippages
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slippage Lexical Profile

slippage Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

A gradual decline, delay, or failure to meet an expected standard, target, or deadline.

Example

"The project manager warned that any further slippage in the construction schedule would delay the grand opening."

2

The act or process of sliding out of place, or the amount of relative movement between two mechanical surfaces that are meant to interlock or move together.

Example

"Worn transmission belts often experience mechanical slippage under heavy loads."

3

In finance, the difference between the expected price of a trade and the actual price at which the trade is executed, typically occurring during periods of high market volatility.

Example

"Traders use limit orders to protect themselves from costly price slippage in fast-moving markets."

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• Rhymes for slippage

• Nearby Words

slipknot
slipmouth
slipover
slippage
slipper
slipper orchid
slippered

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Slippage. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/slippage
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