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What (who) is Malfunction - definition
WIKIMEDIA DISAMBIGUATION PAGE
Malfunctions; Malfunctioning; Malfunctioned; Malfunction (disambiguation); Maloperation; Mal-operation; Mal-function
malfunction
¦ verb (of a piece of equipment or machinery) fail to function normally.
¦ noun a failure of this type.
malfunction
(malfunctions, malfunctioning, malfunctioned)
If a machine or part of the body malfunctions, it fails to work properly. (FORMAL)
The radiation can damage microprocessors and computer memories, causing them to malfunction...
VERB: V
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Malfunction is also a noun.
There must have been a computer malfunction.
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Malfunction
A malfunction is a state in which something functions incorrectly or is obstructed from functioning at all.
Wikipedia
Malfunction
A malfunction is a state in which something functions incorrectly or is obstructed from functioning at all.
Some types of malfunctions are:
- Malfunction (parachuting), malfunction of a parachute
- Sexual malfunction, also called "sexual dysfunction"
- See also dyspareunia
- Wardrobe malfunction, a euphemism, or slang term, for accidental nudity in public
- Malfunction Junction, an ill-functioning interchange
- Firearm malfunction, the failure of a firearm to function as expected
Examples of use of Malfunction
1. Maus said the malfunction is under investigation.
2. Benbassat had encountered a malfunction while flying.
3. If any other malfunction is detected, the team will scrub.
4. It appears to be a mechanical malfunction," the spokesman said.
5. The incident became known as a wardrobe malfunction.