loss
loss /ˈlɔs/
noun
-
(
)
Something that is lost
(
loss
)
something that is lost
The car was a total loss
the car was a total loss
Loss of livestock left the rancher bankrupt
loss of livestock left the rancher bankrupt
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()
Gradual decline in amount or activity
(
loss
)
gradual decline in amount or activity
Weight loss
weight loss
A serious loss of business
a serious loss of business
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()
The act of losing someone or something
(
loss
)
the act of losing someone or something
Everyone expected him to win so his loss was a shock
everyone expected him to win so his loss was a shock
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()
The disadvantage that results from losing something
(
deprivation
, loss
)
the disadvantage that results from losing something
His loss of credibility led to his resignation
his loss of credibility led to his resignation
Losing him is no great deprivation
losing him is no great deprivation
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()
The experience of losing a loved one
(
loss
)
the experience of losing a loved one
He sympathized on the loss of their grandfather
he sympathized on the loss of their grandfather
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()
(military) military personnel lost by death or capture
(
personnel casualty
, loss
)
(military) military personnel lost by death or capture
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()
The amount by which the cost of a business exceeds its revenue
(
red
, red ink
, loss
)
the amount by which the cost of a business exceeds its revenue
The company operated at a loss last year
the company operated at a loss last year
The company operated in the red last year
the company operated in the red last year
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Euphemistic expressions for death
(
departure
, exit
, expiration
, going
, loss
, passing
, release
)
euphemistic expressions for death
Thousands mourned his passing
thousands mourned his passing
