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failure

/ˈfeɪ.ljə/

Meaning 1

not achieving a desired goal or outcome.

“The team faced failure after missing the last penalty kick.”
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Illustration of failure: not achieving a desired goal or outcome.

Meaning 2

a malfunction or breakdown

“The engine's failure left the car stranded on the road.”
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Illustration of failure: a malfunction or breakdown