casualty
Pronunciation: [ˈkæʒuəlti]
Word
Context: “injury and safety”
(noun) a person who gets hurt or dies because of an accident or disaster. If something bad happens, like a car crash or a natural disaster, the people affected are called casualties.
Example
Fortunately, there were no casualties in the minor car accident.
Example
The severe storm resulted in many casualties, which was very sad.
Example
How many casualties were reported after the earthquake?
Context: “military”
(noun) a military person who is killed or injured in a battle. When soldiers fight in wars, some may be casualties, meaning they either get hurt or sadly lose their lives.
Example
The army reported only a few casualties after the battle ended.
Example
In the last war, there were many casualties, which affected many families.
Example
What efforts are being made to reduce casualties in military operations?
Context: “statistics”
(noun) a number representing people who are harmed or killed in an event. This is often used in reports to show how serious an event was for people.
Example
The report showed a decrease in casualties compared to last year.
Example
The increase in casualties during the pandemic was alarming for everyone.
Example
What were the total casualties reported after the incident?
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