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Definition of partial failure - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
outcomeRare situation where only some parts or goals do not succeedRare
- The software launch was a partial failure, with several key features not working.
- The marketing campaign was a partial failure, attracting attention but not boosting sales.
- The experiment was deemed a partial failure after only two of five trials succeeded.
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Expressions with partial
having a liking or preference for something
She is partial to chocolate desserts.
delivery of only part of the goods or service originally agreed
The supplier arranged a partial delivery due to low stock levels.
incomplete amount of something
The recipe calls for a partial quantity of sugar.
payment or benefit that makes up only part of a loss
The insurance payout was just partial compensation for the damaged equipment.
official release from only part of a payment or legal duty
The charity received a partial exemption from local property taxes.
situation where only part of something is lost damaged or destroyed
The storm caused a partial loss of the warehouse inventory.
dental appliance replacing some missing teeth
She wore a partial denture to fill the gap.
pressure one gas exerts in a gas mixture
The partial pressure of oxygen is crucial in diving.
result of multiplying a subset of factors
The partial product of 2 and 3 is 6.
total pressure is sum of individual gas pressures
The law of partial pressures helps in calculating gas mixtures.
process of fixing some arguments to a function
Partial application simplifies complex functions in programming.
incomplete violation of an agreement or rule
The committee found a partial breach of the guidelines.
correlation between two variables excluding others' effects
The study used partial correlation to analyze the data.
derivative with respect to one variable in multivariable function
The partial derivative of f with respect to x is ∂f/∂x.
equation involving partial derivatives of a function of several variables
The partial differential equation was solved using numerical methods..
eclipse where only part of the sun or moon is obscured
During the partial eclipse, the moon covered part of the sun..
situation where one market is balanced without considering others
Partial equilibrium occurs when supply equals demand in one market.
term in algebra where a fraction is decomposed into simpler fractions
In calculus, we often decompose complex rational functions into partial fractions..
process of rewarding a response intermittently
Partial reinforcement can lead to more persistent behavior.
blood test measuring blood clotting time
The doctor ordered a partial thromboplastin time test.
legal decision finding guilt on some charges only
The jury returned a partial verdict after hours of deliberation.
indicates limited lender rights on borrower default
The loan was granted with partial recourse to the borrower's assets.
nonparametric measure of association between variables
The study used Kendall partial rank correlation to analyze the data.
Expressions with failure
create conditions that make success unlikely
The lack of resources set the team up for failure.
likely to fail due to certain circumstances
The project was destined for failure from the start.
not succeed in achieving a goal
Despite their efforts, they met with failure in the project.
young adult's inability to start independent life
His failure to launch worried his parents.
equivalent to failing in effect or outcome
Skipping the final presentation; it's tantamount to failure in this course.
unscheduled break in electricity supply
The storm caused a power failure in the city.
bank shuts down after failing to pay what it owes
The bank failure sparked panic among depositors.
plants produce far less than normal because of bad weather or pests
Weeks of drought led to crop failure across the region.
certain to fail or be unsuccessful
The project was doomed to failure from the start.
situation where an engine stops working
The plane had to land due to engine failure.
lack of effective communication between people
The project's delay was due to a failure to communicate.
anxiety about not succeeding
Her fear of failure kept her from trying new things.
breakdown of a machine when its moving parts stop working correctly
The accident was blamed on mechanical failure in the car's braking system.
situation where success is unlikely
The lack of resources was a setup for failure.
situation where a company cannot continue because it loses too much money
Poor planning turned the small startup into a sudden business failure.
breakdown of power or wiring that stops equipment or lights working
The train stopped in the tunnel because of an electrical failure.
view setbacks as opportunities for growth
He embraced failure to improve his skills.
situation where an item stops working or does not perform as expected
The company investigated the product failure to improve the design.
complete lack of success in a major way
The project was a resounding failure, costing millions.
situation where required rules or orders are not followed or obeyed
Failure to comply with safety regulations can result in heavy fines.
complete lack of success
The project was an abject failure due to poor planning.
complete lack of success
The project was a dismal failure and wasted a lot of resources.
failing at something is the best way to learn how to succeed at it
Failure is the best teacher when learning new skills.
event or action that fails spectacularly
His attempt to climb the mountain ended in a monumental failure.
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- French:échec partiel, ...
- German:Teilmisserfolg, ...
- Italian:fallimento parziale, ...
- Spanish:fracaso parcial, ...
- Portuguese:falha parcial, ...
- Chinese:部分失败, ...
- Japanese:部分的失敗, ...
- Arabic:فَشَل جُزْئي, ...
- Hebrew:כֶּשֶׁל חֶלְקִי, ...
- Russian:частичный провал, ...
- Ukrainian:частковий провал, ...
- Hindi:आंशिक विफलता, ...
- Bengali:আংশিক ব্যর্থতা, ...
- Catalan:fracàs parcial, ...
- Czech:částečné selhání, ...
- Danish:delvis fiasko, ...
- Dutch:gedeeltelijke mislukking, ...
- Greek:μερική αποτυχία, ...
- Hungarian:részleges kudarc, ...
- Khmer:ការបរាជ័យដោយផ្នែក, ...
- Korean:부분적 실패, ...
- Persian:شکست نسبی, ...
- Polish:częściowa porażka, ...
- Portuguese (BR):fracasso parcial, ...
- Romanian:eșec parțial, ...
- Swedish:delvis misslyckande, ...
- Thai:ความล้มเหลวบางส่วน, ...
- Turkish:kısmi başarısızlık, ...
- Vietnamese:thất bại một phần, ...
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