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Definition fail in American English

fail noun

[countable] noun
/feɪl/
1

a mistake or a failure, especially of something that was expected to be good

Example

The US healthcare system is just a fail in both cost and healthcare outcomes.

Example

If the aim was to get our sympathy, it's an epic fail.

Synonyms and related words
fail miscommunication error fail fiasco debacle
Definition fail in American English