outage
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B2
/ˈaʊtɪdʒ/
service interruption
Etymology
Etymology Information
'outage' originates from the English word 'out,' combined with the suffix '-age,' indicating a state or condition.
Historical Evolution
'Outage' was formed in English by combining 'out' with '-age' to describe a state of being out or unavailable.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'a state of being out,' and over time it evolved to specifically refer to service interruptions.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a period when a service, such as electricity or water, is not available.
The power outage lasted for three hours.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40