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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

failure

/fɑɪˈlɪər/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does failure mean?

noun, verb

The state or fact of not succeeding; a person or thing that has not succeeded. A person or thing that has failed to achieve a particular goal or standard.

Example

"The company's failure to meet its sales targets led to a significant loss of revenue."

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

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