Failure facts for kids
A failure happens when you don't reach a goal or finish a task you set out to do. It's like the opposite of success. Sometimes things don't work out as planned, and that's what we call a failure.
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What is a Commercial Failure?
A commercial failure is when a product, like a new toy, a movie, or a video game, doesn't sell well or make enough money. This often happens even when people had high hopes for it.
Examples of Commercial Failures
- Sometimes, computer and video games don't sell as well as expected. You can find more examples on the List of commercial failures in computer and video gaming.
- A Box-office bomb is a movie that costs a lot to make but doesn't earn much money at the cinema.
- Vaporware is a product, usually software or hardware, that is announced to the public but is never actually released or sold.
When Products Don't Work
Product failure can mean two things. First, it can mean a product doesn't sell well, as we talked about above. Second, it can mean there's a problem with the product itself. This problem might stop it from working after a while, or it could even cause someone using it to get hurt.
Failing an Exam or Test
When students take tests or examinations, they are trying to show what they have learned. If they answer enough questions correctly, they will "pass" the test. But if they don't get enough right, they will "fail" the test. This means they didn't meet the requirements to pass.
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The 1895 Montparnasse derailment in Paris was a famous train accident.
See also
In Spanish: Fracaso para niños
