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failing
'failing' - used as an adjective
1. unable to meet financial obligations
a failing business venture
2. below acceptable in performance
received failing grades

'failing' - used as a noun
3. a flaw or weak point
he was quick to point out his wife's failings
4. failure to reach a minimum required performance
his failing the course led to his disqualification
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  • passing
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