Meaning Of Failure

n.

Cessation of supply, or total defect; a failing; deficiency; as, failure of rain; failure of crops.

n.

Omission; nonperformance; as, the failure to keep a promise.

n.

Want of success; the state of having failed.

n.

Decay, or defect from decay; deterioration; as, the failure of memory or of sight.

n.

A becoming insolvent; bankruptcy; suspension of payment; as, failure in business.

n.

A failing; a slight fault.