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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

malfunction

/mælˈfʌŋktʃən/ noun, verb · British & US
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What does malfunction mean?

noun, verb

A failure or malfunction is a situation in which something does not work properly or as intended. A malfunction can occur in a machine, a system, or a process.

Example

"The car's engine experienced a malfunction, causing it to stall on the side of the road."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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