Meaning & Definition of word "Leakage"

Leakage

/ˈliː.kɪdʒ/

1. The act or process of leaking, or the condition of being leaked; the escape of liquid or gas from a container.
- Example: The leakage of oil from the damaged pipeline caused environmental concerns.
2. The unintended loss of data or information, especially in digital formats.
- Example: The company faced serious repercussions due to the leakage of sensitive customer data.
3. The gradual escape of something from a system, often referred to in technical contexts.
- Example: Water leakage in the basement led to mold growth and structural damage.
4. The act of leaking a confidential or secret document to the public.
- Example: The leakage of government documents sparked a national debate on transparency.

●Derived from the verb 'leak' + the suffix '-age' indicating an action or resulting condition.

water leakage:

Uncontrolled release of water from pipes or tanks.

information leakage:

Unauthorized release of confidential information.

leakage rate:

The speed or volume of leakage occurring.

leak:

To allow liquid or gas to escape from a container.

seepage:

Slow escape of a liquid through porous material.

drainage:

The process of removing excess water or liquid.

Meaning: Leaky info

● Example Sentence: The leaky info about the new product leaked out before the official launch.

Meaning: Leak

● Example Sentence: Did you hear about the leak on that new movie? Someone shared the whole plot!