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/ˈaʊtɪd͡ʒ/ · out·age
noun
- A temporary suspension of operation, especially of electrical power supply. The city was plunged into darkness due to a widespread power outage.
- The amount of something lost in storage or transportation. The company suffered a significant outage of goods during the shipment to the new warehouse.
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Did you know? The term 'outage' gained widespread usage in the 20th century with the advent of modern electrical grids and the increasing reliance on electricity for daily life.