Word Noun
wipeout
n.
countable
B2 Upper Intermediate US /ˈwaɪˌpaʊt/ wipe·out UK spelling wipeouts
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.”
This entry
Level B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency Occasional
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