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defect

defect

Meaning of defect

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British English/ˈdiːfekt/
American English/ˈdiːfɛkt/
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defect with German translation

defect usage examples

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

The inspector found a defect in the part.

🇩🇪German🇬🇧English

We returned the product because of a defect.

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defect belongs to the topic "Errors and Bugs". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

defectDefekt
guestGast
greetingBegrüßung
viewAussicht
toolWerkzeug
pricePreis
helphelfen

defect synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between defect / fault / flaw / bug / error

D
🇬🇧English
defect

the same word as the headword; a problem or flaw in an object, system, or person

A2Often

The smartphone has a defect in the screen.

F
🇬🇧English
fault

a problem or weakness; often also means responsibility for a mistake

A2Very Often

The fault was found in the wiring.

F
🇬🇧English
flaw

a small defect or weakness, often in appearance, quality, or an argument

A2Very Often

The vase has a small flaw.

B
🇬🇧English
bug

an error in software or a computer system; not usually used for physical objects

A2Very Often

The app has a bug that causes it to crash.

E
🇬🇧English
error

a mistake, especially in action, calculation, or judgment; not usually a physical flaw

A2Very Often

There was an error in the report.

M
🇬🇧English
malfunction

when a machine or system does not work properly

A2Often

The heater stopped because of a malfunction.

D
🇬🇧English
deficiency

a lack of something needed; a shortcoming rather than a physical defect

A2Often

The patient has a vitamin deficiency.

I
🇬🇧English
imperfection

a small weakness or flaw; often less serious and sometimes abstract

A2Often

The table has a tiny imperfection on the surface.

B
🇬🇧English
blemish

a mark or small flaw, especially on skin or an object’s surface

A2Often

She covered the blemish with makeup.

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How to pronounce defect and what this word means

defect means defect. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.

how to pronounce defect

/ˈdiːfekt/

defect translation

defect

defect examples

The inspector found a defect in the part.

defect transcription

/ˈdiːfekt/, /ˈdiːfɛkt/

Questions about this word

defect meaning: what does it mean?

defect in a professional learning context.

defect pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

defect is pronounced as /ˈdiːfekt/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

defect definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The inspector found a defect in the part. Translation: Инспектор нашёл дефект в детали.

Is defect part of Errors and Bugs vocabulary?

Yes, defect can be learned in the Errors and Bugs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is defect part of Professional English vocabulary?

Yes, defect can be learned in the Professional English topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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