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Loss
01
the state or process of losing a person or thing
Examples
The loss of her keys caused her to be late.
They mourned the loss of their home in the fire.
02
something that is lost
03
the fact of losing something little by little
Examples
The city experienced a loss in population over the decade.
Loss of muscle mass occurs with age.
04
the disadvantage that results from losing something
05
the experience of losing a loved one
06
military personnel lost by death or capture
Examples
The battalion suffered heavy losses during the battle.
Losses were reported after the ambush.
07
money that is lost by a company, organization, or individual
Examples
The business reported a significant loss for the quarter due to declining sales.
After the fire, the company faced a substantial loss in inventory and equipment.
FormalExamples
Coping with the loss of a close friend can be a challenging journey, filled with a mix of emotions and memories.
She never got over the loss of her husband.
09
a defeat in a competition, race, game, etc.
Examples
The team suffered a loss in the finals.
He took the loss gracefully.
Lexical Tree
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