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IPA transcription: [dɪ'zæstɚ]
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Noun
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an event resulting in great loss and misfortune
“the whole city was affected by the irremediable calamity”
“the earthquake was a disaster”
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a state of extreme (usually irremediable) ruin and misfortune
“lack of funds has resulted in a catastrophe for our school system”
“his policies were a disaster”
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an act that has disastrous consequences
Usage examples
- A cost-benefit analysis often dictates which disaster recovery measures are implemented.
- Those affected had virtually no notice of the impending disaster.
- The disaster for Rome did not end there.
- After these disasters the Romans appointed Fabius Maximus as dictator.
- How to manage disaster planning?
- My trip to Belgium was a disaster.
- The art festival was a disaster.
- Thirteen counties in Central Lower Michigan were declared federal disaster areas.
- The signal station has been deactivated since the disaster.
- Technology plays a vital role in reaching people following natural disasters.