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outage

[ ou-tij ]

noun

  1. an interruption or failure in the supply of power, especially electricity.
  2. the period during which power is lost:

    a two-hour outage on the East Coast.

  3. a stoppage in the functioning of a machine or mechanism due to a failure in the supply of power or electricity.
  4. the quantity of goods lost or lacking from a shipment. Compare innage ( def 1 ).
  5. Aeronautics. the amount of fuel used during a flight. Compare innage ( def 2 ).


outage

/ ˈaʊtɪdʒ /

noun

  1. a quantity of goods missing or lost after storage or shipment
  2. a period of power failure, machine stoppage, etc
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of outage1

An Americanism dating back to 1900–05; out + -age
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Example Sentences

Wind gusts could bring power outages, downed trees and high surf along the coastline, the US weather agency said, which issued a "high risk excessive rainfall outlook" for northwest California.

From BBC

A big audience tuned in, but consumers faced outages and buffering throughout the live event from AT&T Stadium.

“On January 18th.... a significant power outage is evident in the region,” said Ranjay Shrestha, a scientist at Nasa who reviewed the imagery.

From BBC

“Numerous flash floods, hazardous travel, power outages, and tree damage can be expected as the storm reaches max intensity” on Wednesday.

Crestview did not respond to questions for more details about the outage or its preparations, but according to its website, it operates three wells providing water to 625 customers in the Camarillo area.

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