Meaning of "failure" : Online English Dictionary : Word Search by Wordhut.com

Meaning of failure

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

2. (n) an act that fails; "his failure to pass the test"

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

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

5. (n) loss of ability to function normally; "kidney failure"

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

7. (n) 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"

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