glitch
Americannoun
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a defect or malfunction in a machine or plan.
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Computers. any error, malfunction, or problem.
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a brief or sudden interruption or surge in voltage in an electric circuit.
verb (used with object)
noun
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a sudden instance of malfunctioning or irregularity in an electronic system
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a change in the rotation rate of a pulsar
Etymology
Origin of glitch
First recorded in 1960–65; perhaps from Yiddish glitsh “slippery area”; compare glitshn, German glitschen “to slip, slide”
Example Sentences
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The current “Comeback” storyline is the brighter side of the “AI Doc” coin in that Al’s glitches are surreal and hilarious at worst.
From Salon
Later, a stranger gleefully approaches Kornev, convinced he knows him, and the effect is chilling — a glitch in the matrix in which human connection briefly flourishes.
From Los Angeles Times
He claims the recording was due to a glitch on the phone but the court heard he'd previously recorded a private counselling session of his former partner.
From BBC
As AI’s capabilities shift from chatbot to autonomous executor, the stakes shift from tech glitches to major life disruptions.
From MarketWatch
Some Chinese officials have privately characterized the Iran crisis as a “bug” in the diplomatic process—a temporary glitch that shouldn’t be allowed to derail the more important business of the U.S.-China relationship.
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