Definition of Loss

Noun

• euphemistic expressions for death
  "thousands mourned his passing"
  passing departure exit expiration going release
• military personnel lost by death or capture
  - personnel casualty
• the amount by which the cost of a business exceeds its revenue
  "the company operated at a loss last year"
  "the company operated in the red last year"
  - red ink red
• the experience of losing a loved one
  "he sympathized on the loss of their grandfather"
  
• the disadvantage that results from losing something
  "his loss of credibility led to his resignation"
  "losing him is no great deprivation"
  deprivation
• the act of losing someone or something
  "everyone expected him to win so his loss was a shock"
  
• gradual decline in amount or activity
  "weight loss"
  "a serious loss of business"
  
• something that is lost
  "the car was a total loss"
  "loss of livestock left the rancher bankrupt"
  

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