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failure

n. loss of ability to function normally; "kidney failure"

Failure

n. [the bad result of any endeavor, the fact of not turning out well]

failure

n. an event that does not accomplish its intended purpose; "the surprise party was a complete failure"

failure, defect

n. the impossibility of a functional unit to accomplish a due function

failure, loser, nonstarter, unsuccessful person

n. a person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently

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decline, declination

n. a condition inferior to an earlier condition; a gradual falling off from a better state

lack, deficiency, want

n. the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable; "there is a serious lack of insight into the problem"; "water is the critical deficiency in desert regions"; "for want of a nail the shoe was lost"

deterioration, impairment

n. a symptom of reduced quality or strength

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success

n. a state of prosperity or fame; "he is enjoying great success"; "he does not consider wealth synonymous with success"

prosperity, successfulness

n. the condition of prospering; having good fortune

improvement, melioration

n. a condition superior to an earlier condition; "the new school represents a great improvement"

Success

n. [the good result of any endeavor, the fact of turning out well]

success

n. an event that accomplishes its intended purpose; "let's call heads a success and tails a failure"; "the election was a remarkable success for the Whigs"

achiever, winner, success, succeeder

n. a person with a record of successes; "his son would never be the achiever that his father was"; "only winners need apply"; "if you want to be a success you have to dress like a success"

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