Definition of Loss
Loss
loss
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the act or process of losing possession of something or someone;
e.g. The loss of her childhood home made her very sad.
(noun)
someone or something that is lost;
e.g. Her family has suffered terrible losses during the pandemic.
(noun)
the feeling of suffering or sorrow as a result of losing someone or something;
e.g. After the breakup, she felt a terrible sense of loss.
(noun)
the amount of money lost in an investment, by a business, or in another financial situation;
e.g. The company has had a great financial loss during this fiscal year.
(noun)
not having won in a sport or competition;
e.g. The embarrassing loss of the football team.
(noun)
decrease in amount, value, degree, etc.;
e.g. Her impressive weight-loss has made people shocked.
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