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Meaning of Failing | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1 Standard
ˈfeɪ.lɪŋ

Definitions

  1. A surname.
  2. weakness; defect

Equivalents

Examples

“His worst failing is his temper.”
“At the High Court in Aberdeen in September, NR pleaded guilty to a series of failings, including failing to tell the driver that it was unsafe to drive the train at the 75mph line speed.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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