loss

noun

ˈlȯs

plural losses

: destruction, ruin

… quitted all to save / A world from utter loss …

John Milton

habitat loss

a(1)

: the act or fact of being unable to keep or maintain something or someone

blood loss

hair loss

loss of a toe from frostbite

The accident was attributed to the drivers' loss of control.

Success or failure in the playoffs can ride on one momentary loss of composure.

Ric Bucher

Activists … pushed for reform that would have forced the state to compensate the property owner for the loss of his livelihood.

James Bovard

The tax was blamed for the loss of jobs in the country's food manufacturing sector.

Helen Branswell

The team overcame the loss of its best player … to a torn ACL in its 10th game …

Jeff Johnson

(2)

: the partial or complete deterioration or absence of a physical capability or function

a temporary loss of taste and smell

severe memory loss

loss of appetite

loss of consciousness

… one in about 350 babies is born deaf or hard of hearing in Minnesota each year. I was surprised to learn that this makes hearing loss the most common condition present at birth.

Ann Busche

Example Sentences

The storm caused widespread loss of electricity. The company's losses for the year were higher than expected. A careless error resulted in the loss of the game. The team suffered a 3–2 loss in the last game. The team has an equal number of wins and losses. the party's losses in the recent election See More

Recent Examples on the Web This penalty is so severe, Eli Lilly CEO David Ricks reports that his company treats the prospect of negotiations as a potential loss of patent protection for some products.

Charles L. Hooper And David R. Henderson, WSJ, 13 Sep. 2022 Cundiff’s fumble conjured memories of a play in UW’s 17-12 loss at Cincinnati in 1999.

Jeff Potrykus, Journal Sentinel, 13 Sep. 2022 The communication services sector, which includes Google's parent company and other internet and media companies, sank 3.9% for the largest loss among the 11 sectors that make up the S&P 500 index.

CBS News, 13 Sep. 2022 As of now, El Salvador is down roughly 50% on its sizable investments in Bitcoin, representing a potential loss of $52.4 million, according to CoinDesk data based on Bukele’s announcements.

Andres Engler, Fortune, 13 Sep. 2022 The Ravens will be looking to avenge a surprising loss in Miami Gardens, Florida, last season.

Jonas Shaffer, Baltimore Sun, 13 Sep. 2022 The Cincinnati Bengals' loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1 will go down as one of the craziest games to be played at Paycor Stadium.

The Enquirer, 13 Sep. 2022 Prescott sustained a fractured joint near his thumb in the fourth quarter of Dallas' 19-3 loss to the Buccaneers, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones confirmed to reporters Sunday night.

Jori Epstein, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2022 An Austin loss to Real Salt Lake on Wednesday also would assure LAFC home-field advantage leading up to MLS Cup.

Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 See More

Legal Definition

loss

noun

: physical, emotional, or especially economic harm or damage sustained: as

: decrease in value, capital, or amount compare gain

: an amount by which the cost of something (as goods or services) exceeds the selling price compare profit

: something unintentionally destroyed or placed beyond recovery

: the amount of an insured's financial detriment due to the occurrence of a stipulated event (as death, injury, destruction, or damage) in such a manner as to create liability in the insurer under the terms of the policy

Note: As a general rule, economic losses are deductible from adjusted gross income under section 165 of the Internal Revenue Code. There are, however, numerous exceptions and limitations.

— actual loss

: the identifiable and calculable monetary detriment that is suffered or will be suffered as a result of an act or event

— actual total loss

: a loss in marine insurance in which the property (as a vessel or cargo) cannot be repaired or recovered compare constructive total loss in this entry

— capital loss

: the amount by which the book value of a capital asset exceeds the amount realized from the sale or exchange of the asset

— casualty loss

: loss of property as a result of a fire, storm, shipwreck, or other catastrophic event

— consequential loss

: a loss that arises as an indirect result of an act or event

called also indirect loss

compare direct loss in this entry

— constructive total loss

: a loss in marine insurance in which the cost of repairing or recovering a ship or its cargo would be more than the ship or cargo is worth compare actual total loss in this entry

— direct loss

: a loss arising directly from an act or event compare consequential loss in this entry

— indirect loss

: consequential loss in this entry

— net operating loss

: the amount by which the expenses of operating a business exceed the income derived from it see also carryback, carryover

— ordinary loss

: a loss from the sale or exchange of any asset that is not a capital asset

— partial loss

: a loss arising from damage to property that does not render it a total loss

— total loss

: a loss arising from damage to property that is so substantial as to make the property valueless to an insured

: the act or fact of suffering physical, emotional, or especially economic harm or detriment

losses

noun

plural of loss

as in absences

the act or an instance of not having or being able to find he was upset over the loss of his wedding ring

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance

absences
misplacements
deprivations
sacrifices
forfeitures
privations
lacks
forfeits
penalties
dispossessions
bereavements
needs
wants

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

gains
hands
acquisitions
controls
possessions

as in casualties

a person or thing harmed, lost, or destroyed the platoon was able to accomplish its reconnaissance mission without any losses

Synonyms & Similar Words

casualties
fatalities
victims
losers
sacrifices
prey
preys
martyrs
underdogs
collateral damages
murderees

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

winners
victors
gainers
killers
murderers
injurers
assassins
harmers

as in defeats

failure to win a contest we're discouraged by our loss on Friday, but we're training hard for next week's game nevertheless

Synonyms & Similar Words

defeats
setbacks
beatings
failures
drubbings
routs
trimmings
lickings
whippings
shellackings
collapses
upsets
plasterings
debacles
overthrows
shutouts
flops
lumps
fiascoes
washouts
débâcles
fizzles
nonsuccesses
whitewashes
lurches

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

victories
successes
wins
triumphs
achievements
accomplishments
blowouts
landslides
sweeps
runaways
walkaways
romps
walkovers
cakewalks

as in decreases

the amount by which something is lessened was determined to stay on the diet until he showed a loss of 10 pounds

Synonyms & Similar Words

decreases
reductions
declines
dents
drops
shrinkages
falls
depletions
diminutions
slumps
falloffs
diminishments
depressions
decrements
downturns
subtractions
deductions
drop-offs
abatements
step-downs
cutbacks
retrenchments
cuts
curtailments
slips
shortenings

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

gains
increases
increments
enlargements
accumulations
accruals
boosts
additions
rises
raises
upticks
supplements
accretions
extensions
continuations
step-ups
upswings
upturns
uptrends

as in deprivations

the state of being robbed of something normally enjoyed her loss of sleep meant that she would have trouble concentrating at work the next day

Synonyms & Similar Words

deprivations
absences
privations
lacks
denials
sacrifices
shortages
deficiencies
forfeitures
bereavements
forfeits
inadequacies
needs
penalties
dispossessions
dearths
insufficiencies
wants
scarcities
poverties
paucities

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

gains
possessions
controls
ownerships
accumulations

as in devastations

the state or fact of being rendered nonexistent, physically unsound, or useless the loss of the oil tanker was more significant than the loss of its cargo

Synonyms & Similar Words

devastations
destructions
extinctions
demolitions
annihilations
exterminations
wastages
obliterations
ruins
collapses
depredations
decimations
havoc
demolishments
breakups
massacres
wreckages
ruinations
mincemeats
disintegrations
despoliations
slaughters
assassinations
executions
killings
desolations
dismantlements
effacements
despoilments
dissolutions
eradications

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

savings
buildings
constructions
erections
salvations
rescues
salvages
protections
conservations
preservations
restorations
reclamations
renovations
reconstructions
refurbishments
regeneracies
re-creations

单词	losses
释义	loss noun ˈlȯs plural losses 1 : destruction, ruin … quitted all to save / A world from utter loss … John Milton habitat loss 2 a(1) : the act or fact of being unable to keep or maintain something or someone blood loss hair loss loss of a toe from frostbite The accident was attributed to the drivers' loss of control. Success or failure in the playoffs can ride on one momentary loss of composure. Ric Bucher Activists … pushed for reform that would have forced the state to compensate the property owner for the loss of his livelihood. James Bovard The tax was blamed for the loss of jobs in the country's food manufacturing sector. Helen Branswell The team overcame the loss of its best player … to a torn ACL in its 10th game … Jeff Johnson (2) : the partial or complete deterioration or absence of a physical capability or function a temporary loss of taste and smell severe memory loss loss of appetite loss of consciousness … one in about 350 babies is born deaf or hard of hearing in Minnesota each year. I was surprised to learn that this makes hearing loss the most common condition present at birth. Ann Busche see also loss of life b : the harm or privation resulting from losing or being separated from someone or something Her sudden death was a great loss to the community. experienced a deep sense/feeling of loss c : an instance of losing someone or something mourning the loss of a dear friend to cancer She lamented the loss of their friendship. 3 : a person or thing or an amount that is lost: such as a losses plural : killed, wounded, or captured soldiers The regiment suffered terrible losses. b : the power diminution of a circuit (see circuit entry 1 sense 4a) or circuit element corresponding to conversion of electrical energy into heat by resistance (see resistance entry 1 sense 4a) 4 a : failure to gain, win, obtain, or utilize loss of income/revenue loss of a game the party's losses in the election Research hasn't revealed any permanent effects on the body resulting from sleep loss, but don't take that as an endorsement for skipping z's. Brad Wetzler b : an amount by which the cost of something exceeds its selling price profits and losses The business is operating at a loss. sold the stock at a loss 5 : decrease in amount, magnitude, value, or degree his recent weight loss a loss in altitude/temperature Efficiency losses led to lower profits. Shares of tech stocks pared losses as the Nasdaq rallied sharply off the lows of the day. Rachel Fox 6 : the amount of an insured's financial detriment by death or damage that the insurer is liable for Insured losses arising from a string of tornadoes in Missouri earlier this year may reach more than $139 million … Timothy Darragh 7 football : the distance the ball is moved away from the goal during a play There was a gain of five yards on first down, but a loss of three yards on second down. Phrases at a loss 1 : uncertain as to how to proceed was at a loss to explain the discrepancy 2 : unable to produce what is needed at a loss for words for a loss : into a state of distress events had thrown him for a loss Synonyms mislaying misplacement See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences The storm caused widespread loss of electricity. The company's losses for the year were higher than expected. A careless error resulted in the loss of the game. The team suffered a 3–2 loss in the last game. The team has an equal number of wins and losses. the party's losses in the recent election See More Recent Examples on the Web This penalty is so severe, Eli Lilly CEO David Ricks reports that his company treats the prospect of negotiations as a potential loss of patent protection for some products. Charles L. Hooper And David R. Henderson, WSJ, 13 Sep. 2022 Cundiff’s fumble conjured memories of a play in UW’s 17-12 loss at Cincinnati in 1999. Jeff Potrykus, Journal Sentinel, 13 Sep. 2022 The communication services sector, which includes Google's parent company and other internet and media companies, sank 3.9% for the largest loss among the 11 sectors that make up the S&P 500 index. CBS News, 13 Sep. 2022 As of now, El Salvador is down roughly 50% on its sizable investments in Bitcoin, representing a potential loss of $52.4 million, according to CoinDesk data based on Bukele’s announcements. Andres Engler, Fortune, 13 Sep. 2022 The Ravens will be looking to avenge a surprising loss in Miami Gardens, Florida, last season. Jonas Shaffer, Baltimore Sun, 13 Sep. 2022 The Cincinnati Bengals' loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 1 will go down as one of the craziest games to be played at Paycor Stadium. The Enquirer, 13 Sep. 2022 Prescott sustained a fractured joint near his thumb in the fourth quarter of Dallas' 19-3 loss to the Buccaneers, Cowboys owner Jerry Jones confirmed to reporters Sunday night. Jori Epstein, USA TODAY, 13 Sep. 2022 An Austin loss to Real Salt Lake on Wednesday also would assure LAFC home-field advantage leading up to MLS Cup. Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times, 13 Sep. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English los, probably back-formation from lost, past participle of losen to lose First Known Use 13th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1 Phrases Containing loss at a loss for words profit and loss loss of life loss ratio loss leader it's someone's loss dead loss take a loss loss adjuster throw (someone) for a loss for a loss at a loss sense/feeling of loss See More at a loss for words profit and loss loss of life loss ratio loss leader it's someone's loss dead loss take a loss loss adjuster throw (someone) for a loss for a loss at a loss sense/feeling of loss See More Kids Definition loss noun ˈlȯs 1 : the act or fact of losing something a loss of courage 2 : harm or distress that comes from losing something or someone We all felt the loss when he left. 3 : something that is lost weight loss 4 : failure to win It was the team's first loss. Legal Definition loss noun 1 : physical, emotional, or especially economic harm or damage sustained: as a : decrease in value, capital, or amount compare gain b : an amount by which the cost of something (as goods or services) exceeds the selling price compare profit c : something unintentionally destroyed or placed beyond recovery d : the amount of an insured's financial detriment due to the occurrence of a stipulated event (as death, injury, destruction, or damage) in such a manner as to create liability in the insurer under the terms of the policy Note: As a general rule, economic losses are deductible from adjusted gross income under section 165 of the Internal Revenue Code. There are, however, numerous exceptions and limitations. — actual loss : the identifiable and calculable monetary detriment that is suffered or will be suffered as a result of an act or event — actual total loss : a loss in marine insurance in which the property (as a vessel or cargo) cannot be repaired or recovered compare constructive total loss in this entry — capital loss : the amount by which the book value of a capital asset exceeds the amount realized from the sale or exchange of the asset — casualty loss : loss of property as a result of a fire, storm, shipwreck, or other catastrophic event — consequential loss : a loss that arises as an indirect result of an act or event called also indirect loss compare direct loss in this entry — constructive total loss : a loss in marine insurance in which the cost of repairing or recovering a ship or its cargo would be more than the ship or cargo is worth compare actual total loss in this entry — direct loss : a loss arising directly from an act or event compare consequential loss in this entry — indirect loss : consequential loss in this entry — net operating loss : the amount by which the expenses of operating a business exceed the income derived from it see also carryback, carryover — ordinary loss : a loss from the sale or exchange of any asset that is not a capital asset — partial loss : a loss arising from damage to property that does not render it a total loss — total loss : a loss arising from damage to property that is so substantial as to make the property valueless to an insured 2 : the act or fact of suffering physical, emotional, or especially economic harm or detriment losses noun plural of loss 1 as in absences the act or an instance of not having or being able to find he was upset over the loss of his wedding ring Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance absences misplacements deprivations sacrifices forfeitures privations lacks forfeits penalties dispossessions bereavements needs wants Antonyms & Near Antonyms gains hands acquisitions controls possessions 2 as in casualties a person or thing harmed, lost, or destroyed the platoon was able to accomplish its reconnaissance mission without any losses Synonyms & Similar Words casualties fatalities victims losers sacrifices prey preys martyrs underdogs collateral damages murderees Antonyms & Near Antonyms winners victors gainers killers murderers injurers assassins harmers See More 3 as in defeats failure to win a contest we're discouraged by our loss on Friday, but we're training hard for next week's game nevertheless Synonyms & Similar Words defeats setbacks beatings failures drubbings routs trimmings lickings whippings shellackings collapses upsets plasterings debacles overthrows shutouts flops lumps fiascoes washouts débâcles fizzles nonsuccesses whitewashes lurches Antonyms & Near Antonyms victories successes wins triumphs achievements accomplishments blowouts landslides sweeps runaways walkaways romps walkovers cakewalks See More 4 as in decreases the amount by which something is lessened was determined to stay on the diet until he showed a loss of 10 pounds Synonyms & Similar Words decreases reductions declines dents drops shrinkages falls depletions diminutions slumps falloffs diminishments depressions decrements downturns subtractions deductions drop-offs abatements step-downs cutbacks retrenchments cuts curtailments slips shortenings Antonyms & Near Antonyms gains increases increments enlargements accumulations accruals boosts additions rises raises upticks supplements accretions extensions continuations step-ups upswings upturns uptrends See More 5 as in deprivations the state of being robbed of something normally enjoyed her loss of sleep meant that she would have trouble concentrating at work the next day Synonyms & Similar Words deprivations absences privations lacks denials sacrifices shortages deficiencies forfeitures bereavements forfeits inadequacies needs penalties dispossessions dearths insufficiencies wants scarcities poverties paucities Antonyms & Near Antonyms gains possessions controls ownerships accumulations 6 as in devastations the state or fact of being rendered nonexistent, physically unsound, or useless the loss of the oil tanker was more significant than the loss of its cargo Synonyms & Similar Words devastations destructions extinctions demolitions annihilations exterminations wastages obliterations ruins collapses depredations decimations havoc demolishments breakups massacres wreckages ruinations mincemeats disintegrations despoliations slaughters assassinations executions killings desolations dismantlements effacements despoilments dissolutions eradications Antonyms & Near Antonyms savings buildings constructions erections salvations rescues salvages protections conservations preservations restorations reclamations renovations reconstructions refurbishments regeneracies re-creations See More
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