Canadian English Meaning of failure
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Definitions and Meaning of failure in English
failure (n)
an act that fails
an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose
lack of success
a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently
an unexpected omission
inability to discharge all your debts as they come due
loss of ability to function normally
failure (n.)
Cessation of supply, or total defect; a failing; deficiency; as, failure of rain; failure of crops.
Omission; nonperformance; as, the failure to keep a promise.
Want of success; the state of having failed.
Decay, or defect from decay; deterioration; as, the failure of memory or of sight.
A becoming insolvent; bankruptcy; suspension of payment; as, failure in business.
A failing; a slight fault.
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failure
an act that fails, an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose, lack of success, a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently, a
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compliance,discharge,fulfilment,fulfilment
fail-safe => fail-safe, faille => faille, failing => failing, failed => failed, failance => failure,