Failing

n.	1.	A failing short; a becoming deficient; failure; deficiency; imperfection; weakness; lapse; fault; infirmity; as, a mental failing. And ever in her mind she cast about For that unnoticed failing in herself. - Tennyson.
	2.	The act of becoming insolvent of bankrupt.

Noun	1.	failing - a flaw or weak point; "he was quick to point out his wife's failings" Synonyms: weakness
	2.	failing - failure to reach a minimum required performance; "his failing the course led to his disqualification" Antonyms: qualifying, passing, pass - success in satisfying a test or requirement; "his future depended on his passing that test"; "he got a pass in introductory chemistry"
Adj.	1.	failing - unable to meet financial obligations; "a failing business venture" Synonyms: failed
	2.	failing - below acceptable in performance; "received failing grades"

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