Loss
Loss noun - Failure to win a contest.
Usage example: we're discouraged by our loss on Friday, but we're training hard for next week's game nevertheless
Nearby Word: losing
Win
Win noun - An instance of defeating an enemy or opponent.
Usage example: a team with 12 wins and two losses
How words are described
Both words in one sentence
- And he's much more graceful about the loss (and his previous wins), but considering what he has to deal with, it's to be expected that he'd be less concerned about his win/loss record.
Source: Fanfic / Common Sense -
Look at his win/loss record, though, and notice that he has a record of 99 losses... and one win.
Source: Memetic Loser -
Some of the rounds come down to a 3-2 win/loss ratios (with Ginta being last fighter to boot).
Source: Invincible Hero
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