Meaning & Definition of word "Leakage"

Leakage

/ˈliː.kɪdʒ/

noun:

  • 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.

Etymology

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

Common Phrases and Expressions

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.

Related Words

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.

Slang Meanings of leakage

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!