Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
outflow
noun
/ˈaʊtˌfloʊ/
Definition
The act of flowing out or the quantity that flows out.
Examples
- The outflow of water from the lake increases during the rainy season.
- There was a significant outflow of cash from the company last quarter.
- Scientists are studying the outflow of pollutants into the river.
Meaning
Outflow refers to the movement of liquid or other substances flowing out from a certain area or container. It can also denote the discharge of something, such as funds or resources, from a particular source.
Synonyms
- discharge
- efflux
- emission
- exodus
