Slippage

/ˈslɪpɪdʒ/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The act of slipping or the state of being slipped; a loss of value or position.

The investment suffered a slippage in its value due to market fluctuations.

The difference between an expected value and the actual value, especially in financial contexts.

There was a significant slippage in the profit forecast compared to the actual earnings.

In trading, the difference between the expected price of a trade and the actual price at which the trade is executed.

During high volatility, traders often encounter slippage that affects their order execution.

The gradual weakening or decline of something.

The slippage of his memory became apparent as he struggled to recall simple facts.

Late Middle English; from slip + -age.

take up the slippage

to address or manage the delays or mistakes

slippage in time

referring to delays in schedules

price slippage

the difference between expected and actual prices in trading

slip

to slide unintentionally for a short distance, typically losing balance or control.

error

a mistake.

delay

the action of delaying or postponing something.

A minor blunder or mistake that can be overlooked.

That was just a slippage, nothing to worry about.

A time or scheduling mishap.

We had a bit of slippage in our meeting times.