loss

noun

1. something that is lost

   noun.possession

   Examples

   The car was a total loss.

   Loss of livestock left the rancher bankrupt.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. gradual decline in amount or activity

   noun.process

   Examples

   Weight loss.

   A serious loss of business.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. the act of losing someone or something

   noun.act

   Examples

   Everyone expected him to win so his loss was a shock.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. the disadvantage that results from losing something

   noun.attribute

   Examples

   His loss of credibility led to his resignation.

   Synonyms deprivation

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. the experience of losing a loved one

   noun.event

   Examples

   He sympathized on the loss of their grandfather.

   Source: WordNet 3.0

6. the amount by which the cost of a business exceeds its revenue

   noun.possession

   Examples

   The company operated at a loss last year.

   Synonyms red red ink

   Antonyms gain

   Source: WordNet 3.0

7. military personnel lost by death or capture

   noun.event

   Synonyms personnel casualty

   Source: WordNet 3.0

8. euphemistic expressions for death

   noun.event

   Synonyms departure exit expiration going passing release

   Source: WordNet 3.0

9. The act of losing; failure; destruction; privation; as, the <i>loss</i> of property; <i>loss</i> of money by gaming; <i>loss</i> of health or reputation.

   noun

   Source: webster1913