1. instances of sliding or falling due to lack of grip or traction
2. gradual declines or deteriorations in performance, standards, or position
3. delays or failures to meet scheduled deadlines or targets
Usage: business; project management

Examples

• The construction project experienced several slippages due to bad weather.
• There were multiple slippages on the icy sidewalk this morning.
• The company reported slippages in quarterly earnings compared to last year.
• Schedule slippages forced the team to work overtime to meet the deadline.
• Safety inspectors documented several slippages on the wet factory floor.
• The software release faced slippages because of unexpected bugs.
• Budget slippages occurred when material costs increased unexpectedly.