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out-and-outer
out-box
out-front
out-group
out-Herod
out loud
out-of-body
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outage
out·age [ ówtij ] (plural out·ag·es)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. temporary loss of power: a temporary loss of function or interruption of a power source, especially a loss of electric power
2. amount missing: an amount of something that is missing after delivery or storage
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