loss


Definition: Meaning of, loss in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / lɒs /

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  1. [uncountable and countable] the fact of no longer having something, or of having less of it than you used to have, or the process by which this happens
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  2. [uncountable and countable] if a business makes a loss, it spends more than it earns
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  3. [uncountable and countable] the death of someone
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  4. be at a loss to be confused and uncertain about what to do or say
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  5. [uncountable] a feeling of being sad or lonely because someone or something is not there any more
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  6. [singular] a disadvantage caused by someone or something leaving or being removed
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  7. that's/it's somebody's loss spoken said when you think someone is being stupid for not taking a good opportunity
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loss used in phrases

  • at a loss (adjective)
    1. filled with bewilderment
    at a loss (adverb)
    1. below cost
  • capital loss (noun)
    1. the amount by which the purchase price of an asset exceeds the selling price; the loss is realized when the asset is sold
  • conductive hearing loss (noun)
    1. hearing loss due to problems with the bones of the middle ear
  • financial loss (noun)
    1. loss of money or decrease in financial value
  • hearing loss (noun)
    1. partial or complete loss of hearing
  • loss adjuster (noun)
    1. someone who is employed by an insurance company to decide how much should be paid to people who make a CLAIM [=  insurance adjuster American English]
  • loss leader (noun)
    1. a product that is sold at a very low price in order to attract customers into a shop
  • loss of consciousness (noun)
    1. the occurrence of a loss of the ability to perceive and respond
  • loss ratio (noun)
    1. the ratio of the annual claims paid by an insurance company to the premiums received
  • loss-making (adjective)
    1. a loss-making product or business does not make any money
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