transcription, транскрипция: [ ˌdɪsədˈvɑ:ntɪdʒ ]
n. & v. --n. 1 an unfavourable circumstance or condition. 2 damage to one's interest or reputation. --v.tr. cause disadvantage to. øat a disadvantage in an unfavourable position or aspect. [ME f. OF desavantage: see ADVANTAGE]