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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

malfunctions

/mælˈfʌŋkʃənz/ noun · British & US
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What does malfunctions mean?

noun

A failure or malfunctioning of a machine, system, or process, often resulting in an unexpected or undesirable outcome. A malfunction or failure of a device or system to operate correctly.

Example

"The plane's navigation system began to malfunction, causing the pilot to lose control."

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