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A breakdown or failure to function normally
“The most common reasons given by airlines for delayed flights were engine malfunction and inappropriate on-board service facilities.”
A glitch or error in a system
“We know the explosion was caused by a malfunction in the software.”
An unsuccessful outcome of something planned
An abnormal feature, characteristic, or occurrence
Electrical malfunction causing an unintended path of low resistance
The state or quality of being defective
The state or condition of being inoperative or nonfunctioning
To function improperly or break down completely
“When the slot machine would malfunction, they would call me over. I would then open it and un-jam the coin slot.”
To abruptly disrupt or interrupt an electrical circuit, causing a malfunction or failure
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