defects — a fault or imperfection in something
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a fault or imperfection in something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdiːfekts/
Example Sentences
- My new smartphone has so many defects that it's basically a very expensive paperweight.
- The car manufacturer issued a recall notice for engine defects.
- He tried to defect to the rival company, but they rejected him because of his bad reputation.
defects
NOUN[/ˈdiːfekts/]
a fault or imperfection in something
a quality control inspector carefully examines a toy car with a magnifying glass. She points to a visible crack in the plastic wheel and a missing door handle. The inspector sets the flawed toy aside in a rejection bin while reaching for the next item. A perfect toy car sits nearby showing how the product should look. Factory workers in the background notice the inspection process and nod approvingly. faults and imperfections being identified in manufactured products
She protects by finding defects that the mirror reflects!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin deficere, meaning 'to fail' or 'be lacking'. The term originally described a state of being incomplete or deficient, combining the prefix de- (away) with facere (to make), literally meaning 'to undo' or 'to fall short'.
Breakdown
de- (away, down) + facere (to make, do) → deficere (to fail, be lacking) + -s (plural or third person singular).
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My new smartphone has so many defects that it's basically a very expensive paperweight.”
“The car manufacturer issued a recall notice for engine defects.”
“He tried to defect to the rival company, but they rejected him because of his bad reputation.”
“The inspector found several defects in the building's foundation.”
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