Mar 13, 2008 11:18
Failure 1
Definition: Cessation of supply, or total defect; a failing; deficiency; as, failure of rain; failure of crops.
Failure 2
Definition: Omission; nonperformance; as, the failure to keep a promise.
Failure 3
Definition: Want of success; the state of having failed.
Failure 4
Definition: Decay, or defect from decay; deterioration; as, the failure of memory or of sight.
Failure 5
Definition: A becoming insolvent; bankruptcy; suspension of payment; as, failure in business.
Failure 6
Definition: A failing; a slight fault.
failure 7
Definition: an unexpected omission; "he resented my failure to return his call"; "the mechanic''s failure to check the brakes"
failure 8
Definition: an act that fails; "his failure to pass the test"
failure 9
Definition: an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose; "the surprise party was a complete failure"
failure 10
Definition: a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently
failure 11
Definition: loss of ability to function normally; "kidney failure"
failure 12
Definition: lack of success; "he felt that his entire life had been a failure"; "that year there was a crop failure"
failure 13
Definition: 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"