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

loss

noun

as in absence

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

absence
misplacement
lack
deprivation
mislaying
forfeiture
forfeit
sacrifice
dispossession
privation
bereavement
penalty
need
want

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

gain
acquisition
control
possession
hands
having
keeping

as in fatality

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

Synonyms & Similar Words

fatality
casualty
victim
sacrifice
prey
loser
underdog
martyr
collateral damage
murderee

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

winner
gainer
victor
killer
murderer
harmer
injurer
assassin

as in defeat

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

defeat
setback
beating
failure
drubbing
rout
trimming
trouncing
shellacking
overthrow
whipping
collapse
upset
licking
shutout
plastering
fiasco
debacle
lump
flop
washout
lurch
fizzle
débâcle
nonsuccess
whitewash

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

victory
success
triumph
win
achievement
accomplishment
blowout
sweep
landslide
runaway
walkaway
walkover
romp
cakewalk

as in decrease

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

decrease
reduction
decline
drop
dent
diminution
depletion
diminishment
shrinkage
falloff
depression
slump
decrement
abatement
drop-off
fall
subtraction
downturn
deduction
step-down
curtailment
cutback
cut
retrenchment
shortening
slip

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

increase
gain
rise
enlargement
accumulation
increment
boost
addition
uptick
raise
accrual
accretion
continuation
extension
supplement
step-up
upswing
upturn
uptrend

as in deprivation

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

deprivation
lack
absence
denial
privation
forfeiture
sacrifice
forfeit
shortage
deficiency
bereavement
inadequacy
penalty
scarcity
dispossession
poverty
need
insufficiency
paucity
dearth
want

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

control
ownership
possession
gain
accumulation
acquiring

as in destruction

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

destruction
devastation
extinction
havoc
demolition
annihilation
obliteration
decimation
extermination
wastage
ruination
collapse
ruin
demolishment
disintegration
breakup
wreckage
depredation
desolation
slaughter
mincemeat
massacre
execution
despoliation
killing
dissolution
despoilment
assassination
effacement
eradication
dismantlement

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

construction
saving
building
protection
salvation
raising
salvage
erection
rescue
preservation
restoration
conservation
reclamation
reconstruction
remodeling
renovation
regeneracy
refurbishment
re-creation

单词	loss
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 loss noun 1 as in absence 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 absence misplacement lack deprivation mislaying forfeiture forfeit sacrifice dispossession privation bereavement penalty need want Antonyms & Near Antonyms gain acquisition control possession hands having keeping See More 2 as in fatality a person or thing harmed, lost, or destroyed the platoon was able to accomplish its reconnaissance mission without any losses Synonyms & Similar Words fatality casualty victim sacrifice prey loser underdog martyr collateral damage murderee Antonyms & Near Antonyms winner gainer victor killer murderer harmer injurer assassin See More 3 as in defeat 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 defeat setback beating failure drubbing rout trimming trouncing shellacking overthrow whipping collapse upset licking shutout plastering fiasco debacle lump flop washout lurch fizzle débâcle nonsuccess whitewash Antonyms & Near Antonyms victory success triumph win achievement accomplishment blowout sweep landslide runaway walkaway walkover romp cakewalk See More 4 as in decrease 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 decrease reduction decline drop dent diminution depletion diminishment shrinkage falloff depression slump decrement abatement drop-off fall subtraction downturn deduction step-down curtailment cutback cut retrenchment shortening slip Antonyms & Near Antonyms increase gain rise enlargement accumulation increment boost addition uptick raise accrual accretion continuation extension supplement step-up upswing upturn uptrend See More 5 as in deprivation 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 deprivation lack absence denial privation forfeiture sacrifice forfeit shortage deficiency bereavement inadequacy penalty scarcity dispossession poverty need insufficiency paucity dearth want Antonyms & Near Antonyms control ownership possession gain accumulation acquiring 6 as in destruction 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 destruction devastation extinction havoc demolition annihilation obliteration decimation extermination wastage ruination collapse ruin demolishment disintegration breakup wreckage depredation desolation slaughter mincemeat massacre execution despoliation killing dissolution despoilment assassination effacement eradication dismantlement Antonyms & Near Antonyms construction saving building protection salvation raising salvage erection rescue preservation restoration conservation reclamation reconstruction remodeling renovation regeneracy refurbishment re-creation See More Phrases Containing loss at a loss at a loss
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