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failures

The correct spelling is failures.

How to pronounce failures

noun

Say it like: Fay-lur-es

The correct spelling is failures. State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.State or condition of not meeting a desirable or intended objective, opposite of success.
  2. 2.An object, person or endeavour in a state of failure or incapable of success.
  3. 3.Termination of the ability of an item to perform its required function; breakdown.
  4. 4.Bankruptcy.

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