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Loss development factors or LDFs are used in insurance pricing and reserving to adjust claims to their projected ultimate level. Insurance claims, especially
Loss_development_factor
Loss reserving method in actuarial science
Calculate cumulative claim development factors Project ultimate claims Age-to-age factors, also called loss development factors (LDFs) or link ratios, represent
Chain-ladder_method
Method for calculating loss reserves
reported (or paid) losses are first developed to ultimate using a chain-ladder approach and applying a loss development factor (LDF). Next, the chain-ladder
Bornhuetter–Ferguson_method
Equation in fluid dynamics
calculating head losses in pipes, is traditionally attributed to Henry Darcy, Julius Weisbach, and Lewis Ferry Moody. However, the development of these formulas
Darcy–Weisbach_equation
Hearing loss caused by an inner ear or vestibulocochlear nerve defect
common cause or exacerbating factor in SNHL is prolonged exposure to environmental noise, or noise-induced hearing loss. Exposure to a single very loud
Sensorineural_hearing_loss
Place in a building designated for all its inhabitants' use
Travel Area Condominium Curtilage Kehrwoche Loss factor (real estate) Reserves for common-interest developments "St. George.com glossary". Archived from
Common_area
Topics referred to by the same term
arts event London dispersion force, type of intermolecular force Loss development factor in insurance pricing Luc de Fougerolles, a Canadian soccer player
LDF
Resonator damping parameter
quality factor or Q factor is a dimensionless parameter that describes how underdamped an oscillator or resonator is. Resonators with high quality factors have
Q_factor
Aviation accident that damages the aircraft beyond economical repair
importance of factoring in new variables, such as environmental impact and regulatory restrictions, when evaluating constructive hull losses. Additionally
Hull_loss
Partial or complete wasting away of a part of the body
disease or loss of trophic support because of other diseases, it is termed pathological atrophy, although it can be a part of normal body development and homeostasis
Atrophy
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
embryonic development, cell proliferation, morphogenesis, tissue repair, and tumor progression. FGF8 signals primarily through fibroblast growth factor receptor
Fibroblast_growth_factor_8
System for rating game players
formula that calculates the K-factor based on factors including the number of games played and the player's rating. The K-factor is also reduced for high rated
Elo_rating_system
Measure of how well an object, per unit of area, resists conductive flow of heat
typically much smaller R-value. There are many factors that come into play when using R-values to compute heat loss for a particular wall. Manufacturer R-values
R-value_(insulation)
Mathematical relation assigning a probability event to a cost
In mathematical optimization and decision theory, a loss function or cost function (sometimes also called an error function) is a function that maps an
Loss_function
Protein found in humans
strength, muscle mass, development of the skeleton and is a key factor in brain, eye and lung development during fetal development. Studies have shown the
Insulin-like_growth_factor_1
Hearing loss present at birth
Congenital hearing loss is a hearing loss present at birth. It can include hereditary hearing loss or hearing loss due to other factors present either during
Congenital_hearing_loss
Family of highly conserved genes for transcription factors in animals
Grainyhead-like genes are a family of highly conserved transcription factors that are functionally and structurally homologous across a large number of
Grainyhead-like_gene_family
Process of formation of blood clots
of antithrombin on thrombin and factor Xa. A newer class of drugs, the direct thrombin inhibitors, is under development; some members are already in clinical
Coagulation
Genetic disorder of the skull and face
are two of four fibroblast growth factor receptors involved in osteoblast differentiation during embryonic development; mutations amongst these receptors
Crouzon_syndrome
Transmembrane protein
growth factor receptor (EGFR; ErbB-1; HER1 in humans) is a transmembrane protein that is a receptor for members of the epidermal growth factor family
Epidermal growth factor receptor
Epidermal_growth_factor_receptor
Chemical compound
known as recombinant human epidermal growth factor (rhEGF), is a recombinant form of human epidermal growth factor (EGF) and a cicatrizant (a drug that promotes
Nepidermin
Natural process of hair turning grey or white with age
also known as greying, canities, or achromotrichia, is the progressive loss of pigmentation in the hair, eventually turning the hair grey or white which
Greying_of_hair
Family of proteins
proteins that induce the survival, development, and function of neurons. They belong to a class of growth factors. Growth factors such as neurotrophins that promote
Neurotrophin
Partial or total inability to hear
particularly older people, hearing loss can result in isolation and loneliness. Hearing loss may be caused by a number of factors, including: genetics, ageing
Hearing_loss
Protection from financial loss
limit the factors used. An insurance underwriter's job is to evaluate a given risk as to the likelihood that a loss will occur. Any factor that causes
Insurance
Skeletal disorder
rate of bone loss, including chemotherapy, glucocorticosteroids. Smoking and a sedentary lifestyle are also recognized as major risk factors. Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis
Protein found in humans
growth factors, which are related to the canonical nerve growth factor (NGF), a family which also includes NT-3 and NT-4/NT-5. Neurotrophic factors are found
Brain-derived neurotrophic factor
Brain-derived_neurotrophic_factor
Family of biomolecules
formation of long-term memories. Neurotrophic factors also promote the initial growth and development of neurons in the central nervous system and peripheral
Neurotrophic_factors
Formation of blood vessels
growth factor, placental growth factor, insulin-like growth factor, hepatocyte growth factor, and platelet-derived endothelial growth factor. It may
Vascularisation
Medical condition
male sex hormones and genetic factors. Some research has found evidence for the role of oxidative stress in hair loss, the microbiome of the scalp, genetics
Pattern_hair_loss
Transcription factor
Pioneer factors are transcription factors that can directly bind condensed chromatin. They can have positive and negative effects on transcription and
Pioneer_factor
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
embryonic development, cell growth, morphogenesis, tissue repair, tumor growth and invasion. This protein was isolated as a secreted factor that exhibits
FGF9
United Nations goals for people for 2039
reconcile the precedence economic growth takes in sustainable development. Some of the critical factors that need to be addressed in order to mend the gap between
Sustainable_Development_Goals
Medication to treat high blood pressure and alopecia
and report hair development on patients using the minoxidil patch) and discussed the possibility of using minoxidil for treating hair loss.[citation needed]
Minoxidil
Type of intracranial bleeding that occurs within the brain tissue itself
of bleeding; is also an important risk factor for the development of intracerebral hemorrhage. Other risk factors include advancing age (usually with a
Intracerebral_hemorrhage
Aspect of decision and prospect theories
factors, all of which affect thalamic norepinephrine transmission, as well as neural structure and activities. Outcome anticipation and ensuing loss aversion
Loss_aversion
Mathematical model of erosion
factors to predict the long-term average annual soil loss (A). The equation includes the rainfall erosivity factor (R), the soil erodibility factor (K)
Universal_Soil_Loss_Equation
Mammalian protein found in Homo sapiens
Serum response factor, also known as SRF, is a transcription factor protein. Serum response factor is a member of the MADS (MCM1, Agamous, Deficiens,
Serum_response_factor
Statistical method
Factor analysis is a statistical method used to describe variability among observed, correlated variables in terms of a potentially lower number of unobserved
Factor_analysis
Crewed full ocean depth rated submersible
Limiting Factor, known as Bakunawa since its sale in 2022, and designated Triton 36000/2 by its manufacturer, is a crewed deep-submergence vehicle (DSV)
DSV_Limiting_Factor
Mammalian protein found in humans
Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor (G-CSF or GCSF), also known as colony-stimulating factor 3 (CSF 3), is a glycoprotein that stimulates the bone marrow
Granulocyte colony-stimulating factor
Granulocyte_colony-stimulating_factor
Cognitive decline
of dementia cases. Hearing loss is not a recognised risk factor for vascular dementia. Sarcopenia (age-related muscle loss) and resulting frailty may
Dementia
Audiogram feature
communication, which can cause social isolation and may be a risk factor for dementia. Hearing loss is most common in older adults (presbycusis). People with
Speech_banana
Pharmaceutical compound
a Wnt signaling pathway stimulant which is under development for the treatment of alopecia (hair loss). It is used topically as a solution. The drug is
Dalosirvat
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
clinically important genes. The GATA3 transcription factor is critical for the embryonic development of various tissues as well as for inflammatory and
GATA3
Genetic disorder of the skull
fibroblast growth factor receptors, which are important for normal bone development. Advanced paternal age is thought to be a risk factor for sporadic cases
Pfeiffer_syndrome
Protein found in humans
gene, NT-3, is a neurotrophic factor in the NGF (Nerve Growth Factor) family of neurotrophins. It is a protein growth factor which has activity on certain
Neurotrophin-3
System strength beyond planned load
In engineering, a factor of safety (FoS) or safety factor (SF) expresses how much stronger a system is than it needs to be for its specified maximum load
Factor_of_safety
Formation of muscular tissue, particularly during embryonic development
myogenesis and the importance of each genetic factor in proper muscle development. Associated Genetic Factors: Myf5 and MyoD One of the most important stages
Myogenesis
Growth differentiation factors (GDFs) are a subfamily of proteins belonging to the transforming growth factor beta superfamily that have functions predominantly
Growth_differentiation_factor
Vision loss due to damage to the macula of the eye
drusen can be implicated in the loss of visual function, there must be at least one other factor that accounts for the loss of vision.[citation needed] Treatment
Macular_degeneration
Human protein-coding gene
Platelet-derived growth factor receptor A, also termed CD140a, is a receptor located on the surface of a wide range of cell types. The protein is encoded
Platelet-derived growth factor receptor A
Platelet-derived_growth_factor_receptor_A
Abnormally low bone mineral density
several risk factors, including modifiable (behavioral, including dietary and use of certain drugs) and non-modifiable (for instance, loss of bone mass
Osteopenia
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
Neuregulin 1, or NRG1, is a gene of the epidermal growth factor family that in humans is encoded by the NRG1 gene. NRG1 is one of four proteins in the
Neuregulin_1
Peptide involved in placental development
Preimplantation factor (PIF) is a peptide secreted by trophoblast cells prior to placenta formation in early embryonic development. Human embryos begin
Preimplantation_factor
English reality television judge, television producer and music executive (born 1959)
British television talent competition shows Pop Idol (2001–2003), The X Factor (2004–2010; 2014–2018), and Britain's Got Talent (2007–present), as well
Simon_Cowell
Investigational hair loss drugs
investigational hair loss drugs, or drugs that are currently under development for clinical use in the treatment of different forms of alopecia (hair loss), such as
List of investigational hair loss drugs
List_of_investigational_hair_loss_drugs
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
Hypoxia-inducible factor 1-alpha, also known as HIF-1-alpha, is a subunit of a heterodimeric transcription factor hypoxia-inducible factor 1 (HIF-1) that
HIF1A
Total market value of goods and services produced within a country
exports (exports minus imports), and investment. Changing any of these factors can increase the size of the economy. For example, population growth through
Gross_domestic_product
Concept in finance
possibility of losing money in investments or business adventures. A risk factor is a concept in finance theory such as the capital asset pricing model,
Risk_factor_(finance)
Mode of human development
poverty, climate change, biodiversity loss, and peace. There are some problems with the concept of sustainable development. Some scholars say it is an oxymoron
Sustainable_development
Proteins similar to insulin that stimulate cell proliferation
Insulin-like growth factor 2 (IGF-2, at times IGF-II) is thought to be a primary growth factor required for early development while IGF-1 expression
Insulin-like_growth_factor
Chronic lung condition
with emphysema being a source of disease. HIV is cited as a risk factor for the development of emphysema and COPD regardless of smoking status. Around 20
Emphysema
Financial transaction and a type of debtor finance
behalf of the factor. If the factoring transfers the receivable "without recourse", the factor (purchaser of the receivable) must bear the loss if the account
Factoring_(finance)
Protein in humans
heparin-binding brain mitogen (HBBM) or heparin-binding growth factor 8 (HBGF-8) or neurite growth-promoting factor 1 (NEGF1) or heparin affinity regulatory peptide
Pleiotrophin
Inflammatory disease involving a buildup of lesions in the walls of arteries
individuals, genetic factors are also implicated in the disease process and cause a strongly increased predisposition to development of atherosclerosis
Atherosclerosis
Mammalian protein found in humans
specific window of fetal development is tightly regulated by other factors, including the nuclear receptor SF-1, GATA transcription factors, the sex-determining
Anti-Müllerian_hormone
Excessive fat buildup in the liver with other metabolic disease
16–20%. Preoperative weight loss is the only factor associated with postoperative weight loss. Preoperative weight loss can reduce operative time and
Metabolic dysfunction–associated steatotic liver disease
Metabolic_dysfunction–associated_steatotic_liver_disease
Disease that causes scarring of the lungs
Platelet-Derived Growth Factor (PDGF), Wnt/β-catenin signaling pathway, and TNIK. Additionally, chromatin remodeler proteins affect the development of lung fibrosis
Pulmonary_fibrosis
Complete loss of subjective self-identity
Ego death is a "complete loss of subjective self-identity". The term is used in various intertwined contexts, with related meanings. The 19th-century philosopher
Ego_death
Natural regrowth of damaged liver tissue
activation of various growth factors, including two factors that play a major role in liver regeneration, EGFR (epidermal growth factor receptor) and c-Met. During
Liver_regeneration
Protein-coding gene in humans
Platelet-derived growth factor receptor beta is a protein that in humans is encoded by the PDGFRB gene. Mutations in PDGFRB are mainly associated with
PDGFRB
Stages in the development of children
maturation, or environmental factors and learning, but most commonly involves an interaction between the two. Development may also occur as a result of
Child_development
Medical conditions involving the development of the reproductive system
development, prenatal androgen exposure, interactions with family, and cultural and societal factors. Because of the complex and multifaceted factors
Disorders_of_sex_development
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
2008). "Sulf loss influences N-, 2-O-, and 6-O-sulfation of multiple heparan sulfate proteoglycans and modulates fibroblast growth factor signaling". The
SULF1
Anti-diabetic and anti-obesity medication
used as an antidiabetic medication to treat type 2 diabetes and for weight loss. Tirzepatide is administered via subcutaneous injections (under the skin)
Tirzepatide
Cancerous tumor originating in the stomach lining
as a result of many factors. It occurs twice as commonly in males as females. Estrogen may protect women against the development of this form of cancer
Stomach_cancer
Protein hormone
Insulin-like growth factor 2 (IGF-2) is one of three protein hormones that share structural similarity to insulin. The MeSH definition reads: "A well-characterized
Insulin-like_growth_factor_2
Hormonal disorder affecting the female repoductive system
cause is unknown. Risk factors include a family history of PMOS, early development of pubic hair and sweat gland development (adrenarche), and obesity
Polyendocrine metabolic ovarian syndrome
Polyendocrine_metabolic_ovarian_syndrome
Species of some organisms facing a very high risk of extinction
particular region. Endangered species may be at risk due to factors such as habitat loss, poaching, invasive species, and climate change. The International
Endangered_species
Progressive neurodegenerative disease
are many environmental and genetic risk factors associated with its development. The strongest genetic risk factor is from an allele of apolipoprotein E
Alzheimer's_disease
Measures to remedy sudden disruptions and prevent future reoccurrences
An incident is an event that could lead to loss of, or disruption to, an organization's operations, services, or functions. Incident management (IcM) refers
Incident_management
Feeding or eating disorder
the volume or variety of foods they consume, causing malnutrition, weight loss, or psychosocial problems. Unlike some eating disorders such as anorexia
Avoidant/restrictive food intake disorder
Avoidant/restrictive_food_intake_disorder
Abnormality of blood coagulation increasing the risk of blood clotting (thrombosis)
factor from damaged tissue. Tissue factor binds to circulating factor VIIa. The combination activates factor X to factor Xa and factor IX to factor IXa
Thrombophilia
Mammalian protein
neurotrophic factor (GDNF) family of extracellular signalling molecules. RET loss of function mutations are associated with the development of Hirschsprung's
RET_proto-oncogene
Tumor or other abnormal growth of tissue
in pre-neoplastic cells but also influences of exogenous environmental factors and molecular changes in the local microenvironment on neoplastic evolution
Neoplasm
Termination of a species' lineage
700 animal species. Climate change has also been found to be a factor in habitat loss and desertification. Studies of fossils following species from the
Extinction
Global goal to achieve gender equality by 2030
school closures), an increase in domestic violence and other factors. The Sustainable Development Goals are a collection of 17 global goals set by the United
Sustainable Development Goal 5
Sustainable_Development_Goal_5
Cancer of the colon or rectum
movements, weight loss, abdominal pain and fatigue. Most colorectal cancers are due to lifestyle factors and genetic disorders. Risk factors include diet,
Colorectal_cancer
Protein-coding gene in the species Homo sapiens
transcription factor T, also known as Brachyury protein, is encoded for in humans and other apes by the TBXT gene. Brachyury functions as a transcription factor within
T-box_transcription_factor_T
Development of limbs in vertebrates
genes, and T-box transcription factors – Tbx5 for forelimb or wing development, and Tbx4 for leg or hindlimb development. Establishment of the forelimb
Limb_development
Mammalian protein found in Homo sapiens
thyroid transcription factor 1 (TTF-1), is a protein which in humans is encoded by the NKX2-1 gene. Thyroid transcription factor-1 (TTF-1) is a protein
NK2_homeobox_1
Mammalian and avian protein
Myostatin (also known as growth differentiation factor 8, abbreviated GDF8) is a protein that in humans is encoded by the MSTN gene. Myostatin is a myokine
Myostatin
Mammalian protein involved in blood clotting
Coagulation factor XII, also known as Hageman factor, is a plasma protein involved in coagulation. It is the zymogen form of factor XIIa (EC 3.4.21.38)
Factor_XII
Protein found in humans
as a pro-ovary/anti-testis transcription factor during embryonic sexual differentiation, and in particular loss-of-function mutations of the gene are associated
COUP-TFII
Environmental policy approach
"No net loss" (NNL) is an environmental policy approach that aims to counterbalance the negative impacts of development projects on the environment by
No_net_loss
Trader of goods for a commission
A factor is a type of trader who receives and sells goods on commission, called factorage. A factor is a mercantile fiduciary transacting business that
Factor_(agent)
Computer storage device with no moving parts
mSATA, M.2, U.2, NF1/M.3/NGFF, XFM Express (Crossover Flash Memory, form factor XT2) and EDSFF and higher speed interfaces such as NVM Express (NVMe) over
Solid-state_drive
Protein found in humans
Glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) is a protein that, in humans, is encoded by the GDNF gene. GDNF is a small protein that potently promotes
Glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor
Glial_cell_line-derived_neurotrophic_factor
Protein
Zinc finger protein SNAI2 (also called SLUG) is a transcription factor that in humans is encoded by the SNAI2 gene. It promotes epithelial to mesenchymal
SNAI2
LOSS DEVELOPMENT-FACTOR
LOSS DEVELOPMENT-FACTOR
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Development; Expansion
Boy/Male
Tamil
Development, Prosper
Boy/Male
Tamil
Development, Prosper
Male
English
Scottish surname transferred to forename use, derived from the Gaelic word ros, ROSS means "headland, promontory."
Boy/Male
Tamil
Development, Expanding
Male
Portuguese
Galician-Portuguese form of French Louis, LOIS means "famous warrior."Â Compare with feminine Lois.
Boy/Male
Hindu
Development, Prosper
Surname or Lastname
Probably a shortened form of an unidentified Jewish surname.English
Probably a shortened form of an unidentified Jewish surname.English : variant of Lass 3.
Male
Hebrew
 Medieval Jewish form of Hebrew Moshe, MOSS means "drawn out." Compare with another form of Moss.
Boy/Male
Hindu
Development, Prosper
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian
Development
Boy/Male
Hindu
Development, Expanding
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Close 1.German : variant of Kloss.
Boy/Male
Bengali, Indian
Development; Brightness
Surname or Lastname
Scottish and English (of Norman origin)
Scottish and English (of Norman origin) : habitational name for someone from Rots near Caen in Normandy, probably named with the Germanic element rod ‘clearing’. Compare Rhodes. This was the original home of a family de Ros, who were established in Kent in 1130.Scottish and English : habitational name from any of various places called Ross or Roos(e), deriving the name from Welsh rhós ‘upland’ or moorland, or from a British ancestor of this word, which also had the sense ‘promontory’. This is the sense of the cognate Gaelic word ros. Known sources of the surname include Roos in Humberside (formerly in East Yorkshire) and the region of northern Scotland known as Ross. Other possible sources are Ross-on-Wye in Herefordshire, Ross in Northumbria (which is on a promontory), and Roose in LancashireEnglish and German : from the Germanic personal name Rozzo, a short form of the various compound names with the first element hrÅd ‘renown’, introduced into England by the Normans in the form Roce.German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) : metonymic occupational name for a breeder or keeper of horses, from Middle High German ros, German Ross ‘horse’; perhaps also a nickname for someone thought to resemble a horse or a habitational name for someone who lived at a house distinguished by the sign of a horse.Jewish : Americanized form of Rose 3.
Female
English
(Λωΐς) Greek name of uncertain origin, possibly LOIS means "agreeable." In the bible, this is the name of the grandmother of Timothy. Compare with masculine Lois.
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
Development
Male
English
 English surname transferred to forename use, derived from medieval Jewish Moss (2), MOSS means "drawn out." Compare with another form of Moss.
Surname or Lastname
North German
North German : habitational name from any of several places called Loose or Loosey.North German : from a short form of Nikolaus, German form of Nicholas.Dutch : nickname from the adjective loos ‘cunning’, ‘artful’, ‘guileful’.English : variant spelling of Loose.
Female
English
Pet form of English unisex Jocelyn, JOSS means "Gaut."Â Compare with strictly masculine Joss.
LOSS DEVELOPMENT-FACTOR
LOSS DEVELOPMENT-FACTOR
Girl/Female
Bengali, Indian
Who is Like a Peacock; Name of a River in Bankura
Girl/Female
Muslim
Girl/Female
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Telugu, Traditional
Beautiful Flower
Surname or Lastname
English
English : see Truesdale.
Girl/Female
Hindu
Hand clasped in prayer
Girl/Female
Hindu, Indian, Marathi
Ideal
Girl/Female
German
Noble; Kind
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian
King; Prince
Boy/Male
Australian, Hindu, Indian
Love
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name, perhaps from Wanstead in Greater London (formerly Esses), recorded in Domesday Book as Wenesteda ‘site (Old English stede) by a mound (Old English wænn) or where wagons (Old English wǣn) are kept’, but more likely from Winestead in East Yorkshire, named from Old English wīf ‘wife’ or a female personal name Wīfa + stede ‘homestead’.
LOSS DEVELOPMENT-FACTOR
LOSS DEVELOPMENT-FACTOR
LOSS DEVELOPMENT-FACTOR
LOSS DEVELOPMENT-FACTOR
LOSS DEVELOPMENT-FACTOR
v. t.
That which is lost or from which one has parted; waste; -- opposed to gain or increase; as, the loss of liquor by leakage was considerable.
v. t.
Parted with; no longer held or possessed; as, a lost limb; lost honor.
v. t.
The act of losing; failure; destruction; privation; as, the loss of property; loss of money by gaming; loss of health or reputation.
v. t.
Not employed or enjoyed; thrown away; employed ineffectually; wasted; squandered; as, a lost day; a lost opportunity or benefit.
v. t.
The state of being lost or destroyed; especially, the wreck or foundering of a ship or other vessel.
v. t.
Having wandered from, or unable to find, the way; bewildered; perplexed; as, a child lost in the woods; a stranger lost in London.
v. t.
To make less; to lessen.
v. t.
The state of losing or having lost; the privation, defect, misfortune, harm, etc., which ensues from losing.
v. t.
To give a superficial luster or gloss to; to make smooth and shining; as, to gloss cloth.
n.
Praise. See Loos.
v. t.
To divest of the ross, or rough, scaly surface; as, to ross bark.
a.
Pertaining to, or characteristic of, the process of development; as, the developmental power of a germ.
adv.
Not so much; in a smaller or lower degree; as, less bright or loud; less beautiful.
v. t.
Hardened beyond sensibility or recovery; alienated; insensible; as, lost to shame; lost to all sense of honor.
v. t.
Failure to use advantageously; as, loss of time.
v. t.
Ruined or destroyed, either physically or morally; past help or hope; as, a ship lost at sea; a woman lost to virtue; a lost soul.
v. t.
To cover or overgrow with moss.
v. t.
Failure to gain or win; as, loss of a race or battle.
a.
Smaller; not so large or great; not so much; shorter; inferior; as, a less quantity or number; a horse of less size or value; in less time than before.
v. t.
Not perceptible to the senses; no longer visible; as, an island lost in a fog; a person lost in a crowd.