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malfunctioning

/mælfʌŋkˈtʃʌŋ/ adjective · British & US
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What does malfunctioning mean?

adjective

Not functioning correctly or as intended; faulty or defective.

Example

"The malfunctioning elevator was out of order for the entire day."

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