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Definition of loss - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
emotionalfeeling of grief when deprived of someone
- His loss was deeply felt by the entire community.
2.
reductiondecrease in quantity or quality
- A loss of biodiversity is alarming for environmentalists.
3.
financeamount of money lost
- The company reported a significant loss this quarter.
4.
competitionfailure to win a game or contest
- The team was disappointed by their loss against the rivals.
5.
absencethe state of no longer having something
- The loss of her keys was frustrating.
6.
warfareTECH. military personnel lost by death or captureTECH.
- The army suffered heavy losses in the battle.
Expressions with loss
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something or someone completely useless or unsuccessful
His attempt to fix the car was a dead loss, it wouldn't start..
product sold at a loss to attract customers
The store offered a television as a loss leader during the holiday sale..
decrease in value that has not been realized
The property market dip caused a paper loss for homeowners.
missing out on something good by refusing or ignoring
If you don't want to come, it's your loss.
stop an activity to prevent more loss
She decided to cut a loss and sell the stock.
unable to understand or explain
He was at a loss to explain the missing funds..
missing out on something valuable or beneficial
If he doesn't join us, it's his loss.
loss of respect or dignity, especially in public
He suffered a loss of face after the mistake.
something not important or valuable to lose
Losing that old chair is no great loss.
fail to make money in a business
The company turned a loss last quarter.
the condition of losing hair from the scalp or body
Many people experience hair loss as they age..
situation where nothing bad happens from something missing
His leaving is no loss to the team.
money gained or lost in business
The company reviews its profit and loss annually.
state of no longer believing in someone or something
Her loss of faith in the system was clear.
spend more money than is earned or received
The company will make a loss this year.
sudden or temporary stop of electricity supply to buildings or machines
The storm caused a power loss across several neighborhoods.
reduction of body mass through diet or exercise
Weight loss can improve overall health.
not matter or be missed if gone or lost
If he leaves, it will be no loss.
make up for something that is lost
He worked extra hours to cover a loss in productivity.
state of losing one's sense of self
After the traumatic event, she felt a profound loss of identity.
death of people in an event or situation
The earthquake resulted in a significant loss of life.
absence of negative impact or change
The storm passed with no loss of power.
loss that is about to happen soon
The company is preparing for an imminent loss due to market changes.
financial costs due to harm or destruction
The company faced loss and damage after the factory fire.
Origin of loss
Old English, los (loss, destruction)
Terms with loss included in their meaning
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sympathy
express sympathy for someone’s trouble or loss
consequences
involve loss or sacrifice
sacrifice
effort or loss necessary to achieve something
competition
loss in a competition or battle
catastrophe
unexpected event causing great damage or loss
liquid loss
lose liquid gradually
appearance
gradual loss of color or brightness
risk cover
financial protection against loss or damage
danger
expose someone or something to danger or loss
accept loss
accept that you have lost
competition loss
defeated by a large amount in a contest
medical
temporary loss of consciousness or memory
temporary sight loss
temporarily unable to see due to light or blindfold
disability
individual with significant hearing loss
loss of spirit
feeling a loss of confidence or enthusiasm
moisture loss
lose moisture and become dry
preservation
able to be frozen without damage or loss of quality
job loss
lose one's job
emotional pain
feel deep sadness from love or loss
emotion
intense emotional pain or distress caused by loss or disappointment
nutrition
diet focusing on proteins for weight loss
risk
at risk of harm or loss
encouragement
encourages trying without fear of loss or cost
sight loss
eye condition with reduced vision in one eye
Examples of loss in a sentence
She struggled with the loss of her friend. The company reported a loss in revenue. Weight loss can be challenging. The startup faced a huge loss after the market crash. Insurance covered the loss from the fire. Their loss in the finals was unexpected.
The loss was hard for the players to accept. The loss of his job hit him hard. She felt the loss of her childhood home. The report detailed the losses after the ambush. Families mourned the losses of their loved ones.
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- French:deuil, perte, ...
- German:emotionaler Verlust, Verlust, ...
- Italian:perdita, diminuzione, ...
- Spanish:duelo, reducción, ...
- Portuguese:perda, diminuição, ...
- Chinese:失落感, 损失, ...
- Japanese:喪失, 損失, ...
- Arabic:فَقْدَان, نَقْص, ...
- Hebrew:אוֹבְדָן, אָבְדָן, ...
- Russian:утрата, уменьшение, ...
- Ukrainian:втрата, зменшення, ...
- Hindi:शोक, कमी, ...
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