The meaning of DEFECT is an imperfection or abnormality that impairs quality, function, or utility : shortcoming, flaw. How to use defect in a sentence.
1. a fault or shortcoming; imperfection. 2. lack of something essential: a defect in hearing. 3. to desert a cause, country, etc.: to defect to the West.
A flaw in something is a defect. At certain stores you can buy clothes with slight defects. You have to be careful because the defect can be minor, like a missing button, or major, like sleeves of uneven lengths.
A defect is a fault or imperfection in a person or thing. He was born with a hearing defect. A defect in the aircraft caused the crash. A report has pointed out the defects of the present system.
Definition of defect noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
There are nine meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun defect, two of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
