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breakdown
What does breakdown mean?
breakdown (noun): a failure, particularly one which is mechanical in nature.
Definition: Wiktionary, CC BY-SA 4.0.
How do you pronounce breakdown?
/ˈbɹeɪkˌdaʊn/ (IPA, American English). The app reads every word aloud.
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What does “breakdown” mean?
a failure, particularly one which is mechanical in nature
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a collection of facts from which conclusions may be drawn
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perception through the intellect; apprehension; awareness
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a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group
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