fault
fault
fɑlt
faalt
British pronunciation
/fɔːlt/

Definition & Meaning of "fault"in English

to fault
01

to put blame on someone or something for a mistake or problem

Transitive: to fault sb/sth | to fault sb for a mistake or problem
to fault definition and meaning
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She tends to fault others without considering her own mistakes.
The supervisor will fault any deviation from the established procedures.
Fault
01

a wrong move or act

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It was her fault that the project missed its deadline due to her delay.
The accident was determined to be the driver 's fault for not stopping at the red light.
02

a flaw, defect, or imperfection in a physical object or machine

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The laptop stopped working due to a manufacturing fault.
The car was recalled because of an engine fault.
03

a shortcoming, inadequacy, or demerit in quality or performance

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The report had a fault in its reasoning.
His argument contained several faults.
04

an unsuccessful serve attempt in tennis, where the ball does not land in the opponent's service box, resulting in the loss of a point

What is a "fault"?

A fault in tennis occurs when a player fails to serve the ball correctly. It happens if the server hits the ball out of bounds, into the net, or misses the service box completely. Each player is allowed two attempts to serve. If both attempts result in faults, it is called a double fault, and the player loses the point. A fault is considered an error and can disrupt the flow of the game, often leading to a change in momentum.

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He was frustrated after committing another fault.
She aimed to avoid faults by practicing her serve technique.
05

the responsibility attributed to someone or something for a mistake or misfortune

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The company accepted fault for the data breach and promised to enhance their security measures.
He took full fault for the misunderstanding and apologized to his friend for the confusion.
06

a defect or malfunction in electronic equipment caused by a problem in a circuit or component

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The technician traced the fault to a loose connection.
Insulation failure caused a fault in the system.
07

a fracture or zone of fractures between two blocks of rock, along which there has been significant displacement due to tectonic forces

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The San Andreas Fault in California is well-known for its seismic activity.
Geologists study faults to understand how and why earthquakes occur.
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