failing

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see also: Failing

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Pronunciation

• (America) IPA: /ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ/

Verb

1. present participle of fail#English|fail

Noun

failing (plural failings)

1. weakness; defect

   His worst failing is his temper.

Translations

• German: Schwäche, Mangel, Fehler, Unzulänglichkeit, Defizit
• Spanish: falta, defecto, lacra

Preposition

1. if the preferred or prior option is not possible

   A large proportion of the females employed in other firms are said to have signified their intention of going on strike, failing a settlement.

Translations

• German: mangels, in Ermangelung, ohne
• Spanish: a falta de

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Failing

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Proper noun

1. Surname

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