Entity: SLIPPAGE
Slippage refers to a movement downward, an act of slipping, or a reduction in the rate, amount, or standard of something. It can also denote an order being executed at a price different from the expected price in finance.
SLIPPAGE
Etymology
The term 'slippage' originates from the action of slipping, sliding, or moving into a lower or worse condition or state.
Definition
Slippage is the act, instance, or process of slipping, whether in a physical or metaphorical sense. In finance, it can also refer to an order being executed at a price different from the expected price.
Historical Context
The concept of slippage has been prevalent in various fields, including finance, engineering, and everyday language, to describe a deviation from the intended course or outcome.
Cultural Significance
Slippage is often associated with unexpected outcomes, errors, or deviations from expectations, leading to both positive and negative implications depending on the context.
Related Concepts
Slippage is related to concepts such as deviation, error, variance, and adjustment, all of which involve a departure from the original plan or expectation.
See Also
- Slip
- Deviation
- Error
Slippage is the act, instance, or process of slipping, whether in a physical or metaphorical sense.