Canadian English Meaning of failure

failure

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Definitions and Meaning of failure in English

Wordnet

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

Webster

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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