defect
noun
a shortcoming, fault, or imperfection: a defect in a machine.
Example Sentences
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Under normal conditions, body-centered cubic metals bend and change shape through the movement of tiny defects within their crystal structures.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 31, 2026
As long as they adhere to price caps, agree to certain labor requirements and fix repairs that arise, they’re protected from lawsuits from buyers concerning defects 10 years after construction of the home.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 24, 2026
The researchers used mathematical descriptions known as many-body wavefunctions to represent the excited states of spin defects.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 23, 2026
While it doesn’t offer insurance, all jewelry does come with a warranty that covers “imperfections that are the result of defects in the manufacturing process.”
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 22, 2026
Still, the horrifying stories about mothers trying to console their babies born with microcephaly and other tragic birth defects were heartbreaking.
From "Proud" by Ibtihaj Muhammad
