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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

lapses

/læpsɪz/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does lapses mean?

noun, verb

A lapse is a failure to do something required or expected, or a temporary loss of memory or consciousness. To lapse is to fail or become less effective.

Example

"The company's lapses in security led to a major data breach."

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

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