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Defect
01
a flaw or deficiency that impairs the quality or effectiveness of something
Examples
The car was recalled due to a defect in the braking system that could cause accidents.
The software update fixed a major defect that had been causing frequent crashes.
02
an imperfection in a bodily system
03
a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body)
04
an imperfection in an object or machine
to defect
01
desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army
