(US) Prevention of a loss of profit (instances of theft, fraud, etc.) done by retail stores. / (US) The department or a person who is employed to carry out loss prevention.

Synonym of net operating loss

(idiomatic) An absolute or total loss.

(American football) A tackle that causes a loss of yardage for the opposing running back or wide receiver.

(US, military, uncountable) A requirement for soldiers to remain in service beyond their normal discharge date. / (stock market, countable) A stop loss order.

Making financial losses.

(idiomatic) loss of the respect of others, humiliation, public disgrace

plural of loss leader

The reduction of total body mass due to loss of fluid, fat, tissue, etc.

(law) In the law of torts, the deprivation of the benefits of a family relationship, generally including sex, affection, and companionship, due to personal injuries caused by the tortfeasor to the person from whom the claimant received these benefits.