What is the meaning of failure?

noun

• An act that fails.
  • usage: "his failure to pass the test"
• An event that does not accomplish its intended purpose.
  • usage: "the surprise party was a complete failure"
• Lack of success.
  • usage: "he felt that his entire life had been a failure"; "that year there was a crop failure"
• A person with a record of failing; someone who loses consistently.
  • synonyms: loser, nonstarter, unsuccessful person
• An unexpected omission.
  • usage: "he resented my failure to return his call"; "the mechanic's failure to check the brakes"
• Inability to discharge all your debts as they come due.
  • usage: "the company had to declare bankruptcy"; "fraudulent loans led to the failure of many banks"
  • synonyms: bankruptcy
• Loss of ability to function normally.
  • usage: "kidney failure"