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malfunction

Noun

Verb

Meaning

• A failure to function in a normal or satisfactory manner.

• A fault or defect in a system or machine.

Examples

• The spacecraft had a serious malfunction.

• There was a malfunction in the cooling system.

• The printer is experiencing a malfunction.

Meaning

• To fail to function normally or satisfactorily.

Examples

• The engine started to malfunction during the flight.

• The computer system malfunctioned unexpectedly.

• The alarm clock malfunctioned and didn't ring.

malfunction

Noun

Verb

Meaning

• A failure to function in a normal or satisfactory manner.

• A fault or defect in a system or machine.

Examples

• The spacecraft had a serious malfunction.

• There was a malfunction in the cooling system.

• The printer is experiencing a malfunction.

Meaning

• To fail to function normally or satisfactorily.

Examples

• The engine started to malfunction during the flight.

• The computer system malfunctioned unexpectedly.

• The alarm clock malfunctioned and didn't ring.