faulty operation (english) - meaning, definition, translation, pronunciation

Part of Speech

Faulty operation is a noun phrase.

Phonetic Transcription

/fɔːlti ˌɒpəˈreɪʃən/

Meaning and Usage

"Faulty operation" refers to a malfunction or improper functioning of a system, device, or process. It is used in contexts such as engineering, technology, medical devices, and machinery where an expected operation does not occur as intended. The term tends to be used more in written contexts, particularly in technical reports, manuals, and formal documentation.

Example Sentences

1. The engineers reported a faulty operation of the machinery, which caused delays in production.
   (Ingenieros informaron sobre una operación defectuosa de la maquinaria, lo que causó retrasos en la producción.)

2. Due to a faulty operation, the software crashed unexpectedly during the presentation.
   (Debido a una operación defectuosa, el software se bloqueó inesperadamente durante la presentación.)

3. The team analyzed the data to pinpoint the causes of the faulty operation in the system.
   (El equipo analizó los datos para identificar las causas de la operación defectuosa en el sistema.)

Idiomatic Expressions

While "faulty operation" itself is not commonly found in idiomatic expressions, the words "faulty" and "operation" are part of various phrases that convey issues, mistakes, or errors.

1. To operate on someone’s faulty logic
   (Operar sobre la lógica defectuosa de alguien)
   The consultant suggested that we stop operating on someone’s faulty logic and come up with a more reasonable approach.
   (El consultor sugirió que dejáramos de operar sobre la lógica defectuosa de alguien y buscáramos un enfoque más razonable.)

2. Going through the motions of operation
   (Pasar por los movimientos de operación)
   The team was just going through the motions of operation without any real progress or enthusiasm.
   (El equipo solo estaba pasando por los movimientos de operación sin ningún progreso o entusiasmo real.)

3. Catching a faulty operation in time
   (Detectar una operación defectuosa a tiempo)
   Catching a faulty operation in time prevented a major system failure.
   (Detectar una operación defectuosa a tiempo evitó un gran fallo del sistema.)

Etymology

The word "faulty" originates from the Old French word fauté, which means "a mistake," derived from the Latin fallere, meaning "to deceive." The word "operation" comes from the Latin operatio, related to operari, meaning "to work." Thus, "faulty operation" combines terms related to mistakes in work or functioning.

Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms:
- Malfunction
- Error
- Failure
- Flaw

Antonyms:
- Functionality
- Performance
- Accuracy
- Precision