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
A mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body); "a facial blemish".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
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Meaning 3
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".
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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Meaning 4
An imperfection in a bodily system; "visual defects"; "this device permits detection of defects in the lungs".
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Nouns denoting natural processes.