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fault

/fɔːlt/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does fault mean?

noun, verb

A flaw or weakness in a system, structure, or person; to make a mistake or error.

Example

"The engineer tried to find the fault in the machine's design."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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