(countable) The result of no longer possessing an object, a function, or a characteristic due to external causes or misplacement. / (uncountable) The destruction or ruin of an object.

(colloquial) Alternative spelling of lost

(trade) Below the cost or price of purchase. / (idiomatic) Not sure; uncertain; lacking further ideas, direction, or ability.

plural of loss

(Internet, slang) Of something which completes a process in an unsuccessful manner; carrying significant drawbacks, or lacking significant benefits, to the point that the object is inferior to its competition.

(archaic) Causing loss or damage; harmful. / (telecommunications, computing) Lossy; involving loss of information.

plural of Lossing

A surname from German.

(electronics) The loss of quality between successive copies, usually associated with magnetic audio and video media.

(accounting) An insured item of which the entire value is written off / (insurance) An insured item that is written off when it is beyond repair, or when the cost of repair exceeds the insured value.