Slippage
Pronunciation: /ˈslɪpɪdʒ/
Slippage (noun)
- A small amount of loss or decrease in something, often in value or performance.
- A slight movement or change from one position to another, often unexpected.
Examples
- There was a noticeable slippage in the company's profits last quarter.
- The slippage of the ice caused the entire structure to shift.
Common collocations: experience slippage, report slippage, observe slippage, prevent slippage