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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But if they have questions for customer service or worry about possible glitches with their return, they should brace themselves for longer hold times and the chance of unanswered questions.
From MarketWatch
The glitch in this matrix is called the S+ Shift system.
“Nobody else has a glitch in their system that makes them turn invisible.”
From Literature
The issues prompted speculation and concerns that TikTok's glitches were a result of its new ownership or anticipated changes to the US app's algorithm.
From BBC
Most people with straightforward tax returns probably wouldn’t see any change with IRS operations, Gleckman said, but “if there’s a problem, a glitch or an unusual situation, then things could get a little dicey.”
From MarketWatch
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