Dictionary

1. (

• failing ,
• weakness

) a flaw or weak point; "he was quick to point out his wife's failings" ;

2. (

• failing ,
• flunk

) failure to reach a minimum required performance; "his failing the course led to his disqualification"; "he got two flunks on his report" ;

1. (

• failing

) below acceptable in performance; "received failing grades" ;