leakage
Translation
leakage, leak, seepage
Examples
There was a small leakage from the pipe.
There was a small leakage from the pipe.
The company suffered from data leakage.
The company suffered from data leakage.
Grammar Patterns
((of sth.)) / ((from sth.)) leakage of something / from somewhere The leakage of secret information was a disaster.
Similar Words
Synonyms: seepage, spill, discharge
Etymology
From the verb 'leak' plus the suffix '-age', which denotes an action or its result.
Memory Tips
Think of a package with a 'leak'; the result of this action is 'leakage'. The '-age' suffix is common (baggage, postage).