The failure
Example: The failure leads to changes in strategy
Definition
"The failure" refers to the instance or condition where something does not succeed or meet the desired outcome. It often indicates a breakdown in expected performance, leading to consequences such as the need for reassessment or change, as in the phrase 'The failure leads to changes in strategy.'
Etymology
The term "failure" originates from the Old French word 'faillure,' derived from 'faillir,' meaning 'to fail.' This, in turn, traces back to the Latin 'fallere,' meaning 'to deceive' or 'to disappoint.' Did you know that the sense of 'failure' evolved from the idea of being deceived by expectations to simply not achieving a goal?
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"The failure" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - General - (A2) - set 1", containing 116 commonly used words.
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