1 a : an occurrence in which something (such as a liquid or gas) passes through a hole in a surface [noncount] ▪ Some of the water was lost from the containers because of leakage. [=because it leaked out] [count] ▪ trying to prevent accidental leakages
b [count] : the amount that is lost when something leaks
▪ Leakages of about 30 percent were reported. 2 : an occurrence in which secret information becomes known [noncount] ▪ taking steps to prevent leakage of confidential information [count] ▪ leakages of confidential information
b [count] : the amount that is lost when something leaks
▪ Leakages of about 30 percent were reported.





