leakage

noun

leak·​age ˈlē-kij 

1

a

: the act or process or an instance of leaking

b

: loss of electricity especially due to faulty insulation

2

: something or the amount that leaks

Examples of leakage in a Sentence

trying to prevent accidental leakages

Leakages of about 30 percent were reported.

taking steps to prevent leakage of confidential information

Recent Examples on the Web

L3Harris/Aerojet Rocketdyne With this finding, three of Starliner's eight helium manifolds now show signs of leakage. —Stephen Clark, Ars Technica, 5 June 2024

That adaptive shielding prevents leakage from the world outside the Box. —Chris Klimek, Vulture, 15 May 2024

The professional soil scientists that Vessel hired as consultants contended that a septic system would allow no harm to nearby wetlands, but neighbors argue that the potential for nitrogen leakage is worse than the company says. —Don Stacom, Hartford Courant, 14 May 2024

There was concern about possible fuel leakage and explosion. —Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 10 May 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a

Kids Definition

leakage

noun

leak·​age ˈlē-kij 

1

a

: the act, process, or an instance of leaking

b

: loss of electricity due especially to faulty insulation

2

: something or the amount that is lost in a leak