Slippage: meaning, definitions and examples

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slippage

 

[ หˆslษชpษชdส’ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

financial context

Slippage refers to the difference between the expected price of a trade and the actual price at which the trade is executed. This phenomenon typically occurs in volatile markets where prices fluctuate quickly. Traders experience slippage when there is a change in the market price between the time they place an order and the time it is executed. It can result in losing money on a trade due to unfavorable execution conditions.

Synonyms

difference, discrepancy, variance

Examples of usage

  • I experienced significant slippage while trading stocks during the news release.
  • The slippage on my forex trade was higher than anticipated.
  • Traders should factor slippage into their overall trading strategy.
Context #2 | Noun

general use

Slippage can also refer to the act of slipping or a gradual sliding out of place. In a more abstract sense, it might describe a situation where progress is slower than expected or where plans fall apart. For instance, deadlines might experience slippage if unforeseen circumstances arise.

Synonyms

decline, loss, setback

Examples of usage

  • There was slippage in our project timeline due to unexpected delays.
  • The slippage of the schedule frustrated the team members.

Translations

Translations of the word "slippage" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น deslizamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเคฟเคธเคฒเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rutsch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ selip

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะฒะทะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล›lizg

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚นใƒชใƒƒใƒšใƒผใ‚ธ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท glissement

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ deslizamiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kayma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฏธ๋„๋Ÿฌ์ง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู†ุฒู„ุงู‚

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ klouzรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ skฤบzanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆป‘็งป

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ drsenje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรถskun

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‹ั€า“ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒ แƒ˜แƒแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sรผrรผลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ deslizamiento

Etymology

The term 'slippage' originates from the verb 'to slip', which has its roots in the Old English 'slypan' and Old Norse 'slypa', both meaning to slide or glide. The addition of the suffix '-age' is used in English to indicate a state or condition. Slippage began to be used in financial contexts in the late 20th century, particularly with the growth of more rapid electronic trading systems. As trading became more high-speed and automated, the concept of slippage became increasingly relevant for traders looking to understand the dynamics between their orders and market movements. It has since evolved to encompass not only the idea of price discrepancies but also broader implications in timing and execution.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,029, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.