

Definition of 'defect'

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  1. an imperfection in a bodily system; "visual defects"; "this device permits detection of defects in the lungs"
  2. a failing or deficiency; "that interpretation is an unfortunate defect of our lack of information"
       Synonyms: shortcoming
  3. an imperfection in a device or machine; "if there are any defects you should send it back to the manufacturer"
       Synonyms: fault flaw
       Synonyms: blemish mar


  1. desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army; "If soldiers deserted Hitler's army, they were shot"
       Synonyms: desert
