Slippage

Pronunciation: /ˈslɪpɪdʒ/

Slippage (noun)

  1. A small amount of loss or decrease in something, often in value or performance.
  2. 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