Word
wipeout
Phoneticswipe·out, stress on the first syllable
/ˈwaɪˌpaʊt/
Countable noun
Definition
n. a total failure or a complete loss of something. It can also mean a sudden, total collapse of a business or a person's finances.
n. a total failure, defeat, or collapse; a sudden and complete loss of assets or status. Often used in financial or competitive contexts to describe a catastrophic event.
Examples
“The company faced a total wipeout after the market crashed.”
“After investing all his savings in the startup, he suffered a total wipeout when the business failed.”
“The sudden regulatory changes led to a massive wipeout in the tech sector, wiping out billions of dollars in market value within a single trading session.”
Examples
simple
“The company faced a total wipeout after the market crashed.”
contextual
“After investing all his savings in the startup, he suffered a total wipeout when the business failed.”
complex
“The sudden regulatory changes led to a massive wipeout in the tech sector, wiping out billions of dollars in market value within a single trading session.”
Real-World Examples
“Something on the general election wipeout of Greens in November 2024 would have been useful too.” Word family
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- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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