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noun
- 1. a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack: "genetic defects"
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a fault or problem in something or someone that spoils that thing or person or causes it, him, or her not to work correctly: defect in All the company's aircraft have been grounded, after a defect in the engine cooling system was discovered. There are so many defects in our education system.
1. : an imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming, flaw. carefully inspect a tire for defects. examined the porcelain for defects. a moral defect in his nature. neural tube defects. defects of metabolism. 2.
A flaw in something is a defect. At certain stores you can buy clothes with slight defects. You have to be careful because the defect can be minor, like a missing button, or major, like sleeves of uneven lengths.
Defect definition: a shortcoming, fault, or imperfection. See examples of DEFECT used in a sentence.
defect is the general word for any kind of shortcoming, imperfection, or deficiency, whether hidden or visible: a birth defect; a defect in a plan. A blemish is usu. a surface defect that mars the appearance; it is also used of a moral fault: a skin blemish; a blemish on his reputation.
defect is the general word for any kind of shortcoming or imperfection, whether literal or figurative: a defect in eyesight, in a plan. A blemish is usually a defect on a surface, which mars the appearance: a blemish on her cheek. flaw is applied to a defect in quality, caused by imperfect structure (as in a diamond) or brought about during ...
Definition of defect noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
DEFECT meaning: 1 : a problem or fault that makes someone or something not perfect: such as; 2 : a physical problem that causes something to be less valuable, effective, healthy, etc.
Defect definition: a shortcoming, fault, or imperfection. See examples of DEFECT used in a sentence.
Defect definition: An imperfection or lack that causes inadequacy or failure; a shortcoming or deficiency.
