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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024fail•ing /ˈfeɪlɪŋ/USA pronunciation n. [countable]- an act or instance of failing;
failure. - a defect or fault;
shortcoming;
weakness. prep. - in the absence or default of: Failing payment, we shall sue.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024fail•ing (fā′ling),USA pronunciation n. - an act or instance of failing;
failure:His failing is due to general incompetence. - a defect or fault;
shortcoming;
weakness:His lack of knowledge is a grave failing.
prep. - in the absence or default of:Failing payment, we shall sue.
- 1250–1300; Middle English; see fail, -ing1
- 2.See corresponding entry in Unabridged . See fault.
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