Definitions for outage
ˈaʊ tɪdʒout·age

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. outagenoun

   the amount of something (as whiskey or oil) lost in storage or transportation

2. outagenoun

   a temporary suspension of operation (as of computers)

   "there will be a network outage from 8 to 10 a.m."

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1. outagenoun

   A temporary suspension of operation, especially of electrical power supply

2. outagenoun

   The amount of something lost in storage or transportation

3. Etymology: modelled on shortage (out + -age)

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1. outage

   An outage is a temporary or prolonged disruption or cessation of a service, system, or tool, typically due to technical issues, maintenance requirements, or damage. It can apply to various contexts such as electricity, internet service, water supply, or any other service that can be interrupted.

Matched Categories

1. • Computer
   • Equipment Failure
   • Indefinite Quantity

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of outage in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of outage in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

Examples of outage in a Sentence

1. Gretchen Whitmer:

   I am taking action to help address Michigan's fuel needs after a fire and power outage at a BP refinery in Indiana, the impacts of the outage at the Whiting facility will be widespread across our region, and I am taking proactive steps to help Michiganders get the fuel they need to drive their cars and help businesses keep their products moving.

2. Doug Madory:

   I don't know If I've seen an outage like this before from a major internet firm.

3. Phil Flynn:

   The expectation that we'll see more crude out of OPEC and that supplies in the U.S. will be tight because of the Syncrude outage… is going to keep the market on edge.

4. Benjamin Lu:

   Growing fears of a supply squeeze and heightened geopolitical tensions in the Middle East will add a risk premium for oil prices, oil markets though adequately supplied over well-stocked global inventories will remain fragile as market deliberate looming supply-side uncertainties. A prolonged supply outage and heightened militaristic tensions (Middle East) will keep traders fixated on growing market risks in the current term.

5. Kenya Power:

   We experienced a technical challenge that led to tripping of our main supply line ... consequently leading to a power outage in most parts of the country.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=outage
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Outage
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=outage