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failure

Pronunciation: [/ˈfeɪ.ljəɹ/]

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failure: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use failure in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “general”

(noun) when something does not succeed or is not completed successfully. Like when you try to bake a cake, but it doesn't come out right.

Example

Despite the failure of their first attempt, they didn't give up and tried again.

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The project was a failure, and they had to start from scratch.

Example

Have you ever experienced failure in your life?

Context: “education”

(noun) when a student does not pass an exam or meet the required standards. It's like getting a low grade on a test.

Example

Even after a failure in one subject, the student worked hard to improve.

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Frequent failures in exams can be demotivating for students.

Example

How do you feel when you face failure in school?

Context: “business”

(noun) when a business or product is not successful or doesn't meet expectations. It's like a store that doesn't make enough money to stay open.

Example

Learning from past failures, the company was able to launch a successful product.

Example

The failure of the new marketing campaign led to a decrease in sales.

Example

What do companies do to avoid failure in the business world?

How to pronounce failure

Pronunciation: [/ˈfeɪ.ljəɹ/]

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