Synonyms of 'failure'. noun. 1 lack of success, defeat, collapse. The policy is doomed to failure. lack of success. defeat. The vote was seen as something of a defeat for the lobbyists.
In business[edit] Director of operations, a position responsible for controlling a large part of the operations of a company, subordinate to the chief operating officer (mainly found in complex or growing organizations).
Director of Operations Salary. (United States). Ericsson Inc. lures Directors of Operations with larger-than-average paychecks: Directors of Operations at this company make a median salary of $166K, much more than the $85K annually-national average for those in this area of work.