Defect (Noun)
Meaning 1
A failing or deficiency; "that interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 2
An imperfection in a bodily system; "visual defects"; "this device permits detection of defects in the lungs".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The doctor specialized in correcting vision defects in children.
- Regular checkups are crucial in identifying early heart defects in newborns.
- Physical defects caused by injury can sometimes be repaired with surgery.
- Advanced imaging technology can reveal even small defects in the kidneys.
- Studies have linked environmental toxins to an increase in birth defects worldwide.
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Meaning 3
A mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body); "a facial blemish".
Classification
Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The model had a small defect on her cheek that was barely noticeable under heavy makeup.
- After the accident, she was left with a noticeable defect on her forehead that required several surgeries to repair.
- The birthmark on her hand was a defect that she had grown accustomed to over the years.
- The glass vase had a small defect in its design that made it slightly uneven.
- The tattoo had a defect in the color that made it look more like a big bruise than a work of art.
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Meaning 4
An imperfection in an object or machine; "a flaw caused the crystal to shatter"; "if there are any defects you should send it back to the manufacturer".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.