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slippage Definition

slip·page (slip′ij)

noun

  1. the act or an instance of slipping, as in meshing gear teeth
  2. the amount of this
  3. the resulting loss of motion or power, as in a chain or belt drive

slippage Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • prevent: These are slightly offset to prevent slippage of the product.
  • avoid: Handle has rubber grips to avoid slippage during cutting.
  • reduce: To reduce string slippage at the tuning key, we recommend using a tie technique.
  • cause: Recent heavy rain in mid December has also caused a slippage at the foot of an embankment just south of Nantwich.
  • allow: There is no intention at this stage to allow slippage on the staff portal launch.
  • show: The result shows some slippage for the president since September, when other polls asked a similar question.

Adjective modifier

  • further: Excavation was done in short stages along the 30m section to avoid the danger of further slippage.
  • major: This has resulted in project major milestone slippage approved by WIG.
  • such: It is clearly prudent that any such anomalies should be identified and positive action taken to stem any such slippage.
  • slight: For a variety of personal reasons there has been some slight slippage in the timetable.

Preposition: on

  • scheme: Consistent underspending or slippage on capital schemes may result in the intervention of a nominated Director.

Noun used with modifier

  • bandage: Bandage slippage can be a problem for these patients.
  • schedule: It's about how you manage the schedule slippage.
  • project: Any project slippages are highlighted and dealt with immediately.
  • cliff: During the winter of 1993-94 there was severe cliff slippage at Filey, which caused the club to lose its clubhouse and changing rooms.
  • crust: All the things you have uncovered here point at a crust slippage.

Preposition: in

  • program: Severe slippage in the review program meant that none of the planned reviews was completed within the 12 month period.
  • timetable: For a variety of personal reasons there has been some slight slippage in the timetable.
  • schedule: There had been some slippage in the implementation schedule but most outstanding work would be completed over the Summer.

Preposition: of

  • program: A statement of the implications of any slippage of the programs in ( i ) above.