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the state or condition of not meeting a desired outcome or expectation
His failure to pass the exam disappointed his parents.
He did not pass the exam, which made his parents unhappy.
The system failure caused a temporary shutdown.
The system stopped working properly, leading to a temporary shutdown.
Can refer to a lack of success in a task, system, or personal endeavor.
Failure is often used to describe a lack of success in a specific task or goal.
The meaning of 'failure' can vary depending on the context, such as personal, technical, or systemic.
From Middle English 'failen' (to be lacking), from Old French 'faillir' (to fail), from Latin 'fallere' (to deceive).
Often used in formal and technical contexts, but also common in everyday language.