Pronunciation: /dɪˈfɛkt/
noun a flaw or imperfection in something, a shortcoming or deficiency
A1 The toy had a small defect in its paint.
A2 The defect in the product was discovered during quality control.
B1 The defect in the software caused the program to crash.
B2 The defect in the design of the building led to structural issues.
C1 The defect in the car's engine was difficult to diagnose.
C2 The defect in the company's manufacturing process resulted in a product recall.
verb to abandon or renounce allegiance, duty, or loyalty
A1 She defected from the enemy's army and joined our side.
A2 The machine defected after only a few uses.
B1 The politician defected to a different party before the election.
B2 The spy defected to the other country, revealing classified information.
C1 The scientist defected from his research team, causing a major setback in the project.
C2 The athlete defected from his team in the middle of the season, causing controversy among fans.
formal The manufacturer issued a statement acknowledging the defect in their product.
informal I found a defect in the new phone I bought.
slang There's a major defect in this game, it keeps crashing.
figurative His inability to trust others is a defect in his character.
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