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How to pronounce “defect

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Pronunciation guide for defect

Learning goal
Practice the English pronunciation of defect with real speech in context.
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8 YouTube examples
Real speech example
Games Primates Playother, which is called the defect.
Definition summary
A fault or malfunction.

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How to pronounce defect

Games Primates Play

other, which is called the defect.

Example Sentences

A Deep Dive Into “defect

Meaning

  • [Noun]
  • A fault or malfunction.
  • The quantity or amount by which anything falls short.
  • (mathematics) A part by which a figure or quantity is wanting or deficient.
  • [Verb]
  • (intransitive) To abandon or turn against; to cease or change one's loyalty, especially from a military organisation or political party.
  • (military) To desert one's army, to flee from combat.
  • (military) To join the enemy army.
  • (law) To flee one's country and seek asylum.
  • [Adjective]
  • broken, not working

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