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defect

UK
/ˈdɛfɛkt/
US
/ˈdɛfɛkt/

Translations

defectnoun
defects
pl
UK
/ˈdɛfɛkt/
US
/ˈdɛfɛkt/
The engineer found a defect in the machine.
Инженер обнаружил дефект в машине.
The product was returned due to a manufacturing defect.
Продукт был возвращен из-за производственного недостатка.
Additional translations
порок
изъян
недочёт
Synonyms
inadequacy
error
deficiency
weakness
flaw
imperfection
shortcoming
blemish
fault
defectverb
defected
Past Simple
defected
Past Participle
defecting
Gerund
UK
/ˈdiːfekt/, /dɪˈfekt/
US
/ˈdiːfɛkt/, /dɪˈfɛkt/
He decided to defect to the other side during the war.
Он решил дезертировать на другую сторону во время войны.
The spy planned to defect to the enemy country.
Шпион планировал перебежать в страну врага.
Additional translations
отбиться
Synonyms
renounce
betray
forsake
desert
abandon
defectadjective
UK
/ˈdiːfekt/, /dɪˈfekt/
US
/ˈdiːˌfɛkt/, /dɪˈfɛkt/
Used attributively in phrases such as "defect rate"; functions adjectivally.

Definitions

defectnoun
A shortcoming, imperfection, or lack in something.
The car was recalled due to a defect in the braking system.
A fault or problem that makes something less effective or valuable.
The software had a critical defect that caused it to crash frequently.
A physical or mental condition that is not normal or healthy.
The child was born with a heart defect that required surgery.
defectverb
To abandon a country, cause, or organization in favor of an opposing one.
The soldier decided to defect to the enemy side during the conflict.
defectadjective
Attributive. Relating to or associated with a defect or defects.
The defect rate dropped significantly after the new quality controls were introduced.
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