loss (EN)

noun

noun “loss”

1. the fact of no longer having something you had before
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   The fire resulted in the loss of their home.
2. the death of someone
   We are deeply sorry for your loss.
3. a defeat in a competition or game
   Our team suffered a loss last night against their biggest rivals.
4. an amount of money lost by a business or organization
   The company reported a loss of two million dollars in the last quarter.
5. a negative impact on something caused by someone leaving or something taken away
   His resignation will be a great loss to the company.
6. (in science and engineering) a waste of energy, power, or material
   Engineers aim to reduce energy loss in transmission lines.