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| fail·ure [ fáylyər ] (plural fail·ures) |
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1. lack of success: a lack of success in or at something
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2. something less than that required: something that falls short of what is required or expected
  Failure will not be tolerated.
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3. somebody or something that fails: somebody or something that is unsuccessful
She made him feel like a failure.
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4. breakdown of something: a breakdown or decline in the performance of something, or an occasion when something stops working or stops working adequately
engine failure
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5. lack of development or production: inadequate growth, development, or production of something
crop failure
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6. business bankruptcy: a financial collapse, usually leading to bankruptcy
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