Associations to the word «Slippage»

Wiktionary

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

Dictionary definition

SLIPPAGE, noun. A decrease of transmitted power in a mechanical system caused by slipping.
SLIPPAGE, noun. Decline from a standard level of performance or achievement.
SLIPPAGE, noun. Failing to hold or slipping out of place; "the knots allowed no slippage".

Wise words

However many holy words you read, however many you speak, what good will they do you if you do not act upon them?
Dhammapada