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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

failing

/fɛɪlɪŋ/ verb, adjective · British & US
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What does failing mean?

verb, adjective

Failing means not succeeding or achieving something; it can also describe something that is not functioning properly. It can be used as a verb or an adjective.

Example

"The company is failing to meet its sales targets."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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