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 Definition of 'failure':

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1. (noun) failure
an act that fails
"his failure to pass the test"

2. (noun) failure
an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose
"the surprise party was a complete failure"

3. (noun) failure
lack of success
"he felt that his entire life had been a failure"; "that year there was a crop failure"

4. (noun) failurelosernonstarterunsuccessful person
a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently


5. (noun) failure
an unexpected omission
"he resented my failure to return his call"; "the mechanic's failure to check the brakes"

6. (noun) bankruptcyfailure
inability to discharge all your debts as they come due
"the company had to declare bankruptcy"; "fraudulent loans led to the failure of many banks"

7. (noun) failure
loss of ability to function normally
"kidney failure"


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