slippage

1 a decrease of transmitted power in a mechanical system caused by slipping

2 decline from a standard level of performance or achievement

3 failing to hold or slipping out of place; "the knots allowed no slippage"

English

Noun

1. The act of slipping, especially from a secure location.
2. The amount something has slipped.
3. A lessening of performance or achievement.
4. A decrease in motion, or in the power of a mechanical system due to slipping.
5. The difference between estimated and actual transaction costs.

Slippage is any undesired movement.

Slippage can also refer to:

• Slippage (book), the short story collection by Harlan Ellison.
• Slippage (finance)

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