1. the action or process of a liquid, gas, or other substance leaking in or out of something
2. an amount of liquid, gas, or other substance that has leaked
3. the gradual loss or escape of something valuable or confidential
Usage: figurative

Examples

• The plumber found water leakage in the basement pipes.
• Gas leakage from the stove created a dangerous situation.
• There was significant oil leakage after the accident.
• The company experienced data leakage due to poor security.
• Information leakage to competitors hurt their business.
• The roof showed signs of leakage after the storm.
• Brain drain represents a form of talent leakage from the country.