failure

US /'feɪljər/

UK /ˈfeɪljə(r)/

A1

noun

  • Lack of success.
  • When things go wrong; lack of function
  • Act or result of not achieving your goals

other

  • A breakdown or collapse, especially of a structure or mechanism.
  • The act of failing to reach the required standard in an exam or test.
  • The inability of an organ to function properly.
  • Lack of success; the inability to meet an objective or desired outcome.
  • The state or condition of not functioning or operating.
  • An omission or neglect of an expected or required action.

other

  • An instance of failing or not functioning correctly.
  • A person who has not succeeded; someone who has failed.