the average or expected loss over a certain period

औसत या अपेक्षित हानि

English Usage: The mean loss in sales during the recession was significant.

Hindi Usage: अर्थव्यवस्था के दौरान बिक्री में औसत हानि महत्वपूर्ण थी।

to signify or denote a loss

हानि का संकेत देना

English Usage: This policy could mean a loss for many small businesses.

Hindi Usage: यह नीति कई छोटे व्यवसायों के लिए हानि का संकेत दे सकती है।