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defect vs fault

fault vs defect

defect and fault both are nouns.

defect and fault both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
defect Yes No Yes No
fault Yes No Yes No
As nouns, defect and fault are synonyms defined as:
  • defect and fault: an imperfection in an object or machine
Other synonyms of defect include flaw.
defect (noun) fault (noun)
a mark or flaw that spoils the appearance of something (especially on a person's body) a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
a failing or deficiency (sports) a serve that is illegal (e.g., that lands outside the prescribed area)
an imperfection in an object or machine the quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection
an imperfection in a bodily system responsibility for a bad situation or event
(electronics) equipment failure attributable to some defect in a circuit (loose connection or insulation failure or short circuit etc.)
(geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other
an imperfection in an object or machine
defect (verb) fault (verb)
desert (a cause, a country or an army), often in order to join the opposing cause, country, or army put or pin the blame on
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