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loss

UK
/lɒs/
US
/lɔs/

Translations

lossnoun
losses
pl
UK
/lɒs/
US
/lɔs/
The loss of her wallet was a big inconvenience.
Потеря её кошелька была большим неудобством.
The company reported a loss for the third quarter.
Компания отчиталась об убытке за третий квартал.
He felt a deep sense of loss after his friend's departure.
Он почувствовал глубокую утрату после отъезда друга.
Additional translations
проигрыш
ущерб
недостача
Synonyms
deprivation
deficit
detriment
forfeiture
losses
shortfall
setback
misfortune
Antonyms
gain
lossadjective
UK
/lɒs/
US
/lɔs/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g. “loss prevention”)
Synonyms
loss-making
unprofitable
money-losing
losing
lossy

Definitions

lossnoun
The fact or process of losing something or someone.
The loss of her grandmother was a difficult time for her.
An amount of money lost by a business or organization.
The company reported a loss of $2 million last quarter.
A defeat in a game or contest.
The team suffered a loss in the championship match.
The feeling of grief or distress caused by losing someone or something.
She spoke of her sense of loss after the divorce.
A reduction in amount, value, or strength; the process by which something diminishes.
Installing double glazing can significantly cut heat loss through the windows.
A person or number of people killed, injured, or taken captive in war or a disaster (usually in plural).
The regiment suffered heavy losses during the campaign.
lossadjective
Relating to, designed to prevent, or resulting in a loss.
Management hired a consulting firm to improve the company’s loss prevention strategies.
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