a loss

Definition von a loss im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch
loss: An instance of losing, such as a defeat
The match ended in their first loss of the season.
loss: Casualties, especially physically eliminated victims of violent conflict
The battle was won, but losses were great.
loss: The hurtful condition of having lost something or someone
We mourn his loss.
loss: The sum an entity loses on balance
The sum of expenditures and taxes minus total income is a loss, when this difference is positive.
loss: Something that is lost
It was written off as a loss.
loss: Electrical of kinetic power expended without doing useful work
The inefficiency of many old-fashioned power plants exceeds 60% loss before the subsequent losses during transport over the grid.
loss: Destruction, ruin
It was a terrible crash: both cars were total losses.
loss: {n} damage, hurt, prejudice, forfeiture, a fault
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Loss: expense
loss: the act of losing; "everyone expected him to win so his loss was a shock" the disadvantage that results from losing something; "his loss of credibility led to his resignation"; "losing him is no great deprivation" the experience of losing a loved one; "he sympathized on the loss of their grandfather" the amount by which the cost of a business exceeds its revenue; "the company operated at a loss last year"; "the company operated in the red last year" something that is lost; "the car was a total loss"; "loss of livestock left the rancher bankrupt" gradual decline in amount or activity; "weight loss"; "a serious loss of business
loss: If you cut your losses, you stop doing what you were doing in order to prevent the bad situation that you are in becoming worse. Directors are right to cut their losses, admit they chose the wrong man and make a change
loss: If a business produces something at a loss, they sell it at a price which is less than it cost them to produce it or buy it. New fashion designs have to be sold off at a loss if sales are poor. at a profit
loss: Synonymous with attenuation A loss of power, measured in decibels; i e not fused
loss: Where expenses exceed sales or revenue; an item sold for less than its cost, that is below the sum of direct and indirect costs (=full cost)
loss: Killed, wounded, and captured persons, or captured property
loss: Destruction or diminution of value, if brought about in a manner provided for in the insurance contract (as destruction by fire or wreck, damage by water or smoke), or the death or injury of an insured person; also, the sum paid or payable therefor; as, the losses of the company this year amount to a million of dollars
loss: The money a company loses. The expenditures and taxes minus total income, when this difference is positive
loss: A loss arises when the income or proceeds received are less than the expenses or cost There are detailed rules on how tax relief can be claimed on losses
loss: In the ionosphere it refers to the removal of free electrons from the ionosphere
loss: {i} act or instance of losing; failure to keep; deprivation; something which is lost; defeat; destruction
loss: That which is lost or from which one has parted; waste; opposed to gain or increase; as, the loss of liquor by leakage was considerable
loss: something that is lost; "the car was a total loss"; "loss of livestock left the rancher bankrupt"
loss: The act of losing; failure; destruction; privation; as, the loss of property; loss of money by gaming; loss of health or reputation
loss: A word often used in place of the word "claim " It refers to the amount an insurer must pay because one of the possibilities of loss insured against under a policy, has happened
loss: the amount by which the cost of a business exceeds its revenue; "the company operated at a loss last year"; "the company operated in the red last year"
loss: gradual decline in amount or activity; "weight loss"; "a serious loss of business
loss: - Generally refers to (1) the amount of reduction in the value of an insured's property caused by an insured peril, (2) the amount sought through an insured's claim, or (3) the amount paid on behalf of an insured under an insurance contract
loss: Excess of EXPENDITURES over REVENUE for a period or activity Also, for tax purposes, an excess of basis over the amount realized in a transaction (See NET INCOME )
loss: euphemistic expressions for death; "thousands mourned his passing"
loss: The portion of energy applied to a system that is dissipated and performs no useful work, or contributes to system impairments
loss: the negative difference where expenses are greater than revenue
loss: the act of losing; "everyone expected him to win so his loss was a shock"
loss: In wireless microphones, most frequently refers to the energy lost in RF coaxial cables See Cable Loss
loss: Failure to use advantageously; as, loss of time
loss: disapproval If you say that someone or something is a dead loss, you have a low opinion of them because you think they are completely useless or unsuccessful. I'd had no experience of organizing anything of that sort. I think I was largely a dead loss
loss: The loss of something such as heat, blood, or fluid is the gradual reduction of it or of its level in a system or in someone's body. blood loss. weight loss. a rapid loss of heat from the body
loss: The state of losing or having lost; the privation, defect, misfortune, harm, etc
loss: occurs where the sale price of an asset is less than the initial cost
loss: The loss of a relative or friend is their death. They took the time to talk about the loss of Thomas and how their grief was affecting them. the loss of his mother
loss: The difference between the amount of water that is actually placed on the land and the amount of water that was physically diverted to the headgate Losses usually are from seepage and evaporation See also conveyance loss (Rice (1991))
loss: typically refers to: · the amount sought through an insured's claim; · the amount of reduction in the value of an insured's property caused by a covered peril; · the amount paid on behalf of an insured under an insurance policy
loss: Generally refers to (1) the amount of reduction in the value of an insured's property caused by an insured peril, (2) the amount sought through an insured's claim, or (3) the amount paid on behalf of an insured under an insurance contract (G)
loss: gradual decline in amount or activity; "weight loss"; "a serious loss of business"
loss: A loss is the basis for an insurance claim For example, you have had a loss if the value of your car is reduced because another car hit it
loss: A value reduction in an insured's property caused by an insured peril, the amount sought in a claim, or the amount paid on behalf of an insured under an insurance contract
loss: the experience of losing a loved one; "he sympathized on the loss of their grandfather"
loss: If you say that you are at a loss, you mean that you do not know what to do in a particular situation. The government is at a loss to know how to tackle the violence
loss: which ensues from losing
loss: The general term applied to energy (kilowatt-hours) and power (kilowatts) lost or unaccounted for in the operation of an electric system Losses occur primarily as energy transformations from kilowatt-hours to waste heat in electric conductors and apparatus
loss: the condition of having lost something or someone
loss: casualties, especially in wartime
loss: The portion of energy applied to a system that is dissipated and performs no useful work
loss: The state of being lost or destroyed; especially, the wreck or foundering of a ship or other vessel
loss: military personnel lost by death or capture
loss: A value reduction in an insured's automobile caused by an insured peril, the amount sought in a claim, or the amount paid on behalf of an insured under an insurance contract
loss: The dollar amount of an insurance claim, or the basis on which a claim is submitted
loss: n Something (not a person) that loses; a situation in which something is losing Emphatic forms include `moby loss', and `total loss', `complete loss' Common interjections are "What a loss!" and "What a moby loss!" Note that `moby loss' is OK even though *`moby loser' is not used; applied to an abstract noun, moby is simply a magnifier, whereas when applied to a person it implies substance and has positive connotations Compare {lossage}
loss: Loss is the feeling of sadness you experience when someone or something you like is taken away from you. Talk to others about your feelings of loss and grief
loss: an instance of losing
loss: General Generally refers to (1) the amount of reduction in the value of an insured's property caused by an insured peril, (2) the amount sought through an insured's claim, or (3) the amount paid on behalf of an insured under an insurance contract
loss: Failure to gain or win; as, loss of a race or battle
loss: If a business makes a loss, it earns less than it spends. In 1986 Rover made a loss of nine hundred million pounds The company said it will stop producing fertilizer in 1990 because of continued losses. profit and loss. profit
loss: Loss of life occurs when people die. a terrible loss of human life The allies suffered less than 20 casualties while enemy losses were said to be high
loss: Loss is the fact of no longer having something or having less of it than before. loss of sight The loss of income for the government is about $250 million a month. hair loss The job losses will reduce the total workforce to 7,000
loss: power expended without doing useful work
loss: A loss is the disadvantage you suffer when a valuable and useful person or thing leaves or is taken away. She said his death was a great loss to herself
loss: A claim either paid or payable due to the insurer's policy obligations
loss: the disadvantage that results from losing something; "his loss of credibility led to his resignation"; "losing him is no great deprivation"
loss: In insurance terms, a reduction in the quantity or value of a property Also, the basis on which an insurance claim is submitted
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