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- Dictionaryfailure/ˈfeɪljə/
noun
- 1. lack of success: "an economic policy that is doomed to failure" Similar Opposite
- 2. the neglect or omission of expected or required action: "their failure to comply with the basic rules" Similar
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FAILURE definition: 1. the fact of someone or something not succeeding: 2. the fact of not doing something that you…. Learn more.
1. a. : omission of occurrence or performance. specifically : a failing to perform a duty or expected action. failure to pay the rent on time. b (1) : a state of inability to perform a normal function. kidney failure. compare heart failure. (2) : an abrupt cessation of normal functioning. a power failure. c.
a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently. synonyms: loser, nonstarter, unsuccessful person. see more. noun. an unexpected omission. “he resented my failure to return his call” “the mechanic's failure to check the brakes” see more. noun. loss of ability to function normally. “kidney failure ” see more. noun.
Failure definition: an act or instance of failing or proving unsuccessful; lack of success. See examples of FAILURE used in a sentence.
Definition of failure noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Failure is a lack of success in doing or achieving something, especially in relation to a particular activity. This policy is doomed to failure. Three attempts on the British 200-metre record also ended in failure. ...feelings of failure. Synonyms: lack of success, defeat, collapse, abortion More Synonyms of failure. 2. countable noun.
a situation in which someone or something does not succeed: Their attempt to climb Everest ended in failure. Fewer examples. He accepted the failure with good grace. She was upset by the failure of her marriage. His fear of failure was holding him back. The treatment has a high failure rate.
n. 1. The condition or fact of not achieving the desired end or ends: the failure of an experiment. 2. One that fails: a failure at one's career. 3. The condition or fact of being insufficient or falling short: a crop failure. 4. A cessation of proper functioning or performance: a power failure. 5.
Failure definition: The condition or fact of not achieving the desired end or ends.
FAILURE meaning: 1 : the act or result of failing: such as; 2 : a lack of success in some effort.
