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de·fect

defect

 
 
pronunciation:
di fekt
part of speech: noun
definition: A defect is something that is wrong with something. A defect begins when something is first made or created. When something has a defect, it doesn't work the way it should or it is not acceptable in some way. People will often try to fix a defect.
Because of the defect in the product, many people returned them to the company and got their money back.
synonyms:
fault, flaw
similar words:
bug, error, hole, mistake, negative, weakness