Meaning of the word defect in English

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defect

US /ˈdiː.fekt/

UK /ˈdiː.fekt/

a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack

Example:

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The car was recalled due to a manufacturing defect.

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Her vision has a slight defect.

Synonym:

flaw imperfection blemish fault shortcoming

to abandon one's country or cause in favor of an opposing one

Example:

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He decided to defect to the enemy's side.

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Many athletes defected during the Cold War.

Synonym:

desert abscond flee rebel betray

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