Mar 30, 2006 02:19
fail·ure [ fáylyər ] (plural fail·ures)
noun
Definitions:
1. lack of success: a lack of success in or at something
2. something less than that required: something that falls short of what is required or expected
ex:Failure will not be tolerated.
3. somebody or something that fails: somebody or something that is unsuccessful
4. breakdown of something: a breakdown or decline in the performance of something, or an occasion when something stops working or stops working adequately
5. lack of development or production: inadequate growth, development, or production of something