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   Mal·func·tion

   /malˈfəNG(k)SHən/

   

   verb

   • 1. (of a piece of equipment or machinery) fail to function normally or satisfactorily: "the unit is clearly malfunctioning"

   noun

   • 1. a failure to function in a normal or satisfactory manner: "a computer malfunction"

   Scrabble Points: 18

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryMALFUNCTION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   a situation in which a machine or system stops working normally: Investigators believe the spillage was caused by a malfunction at the plant in the immediate aftermath of the earth tremor. a technical / mechanical / electrical malfunction. a computer / equipment /system (s) malfunction.

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   Malfunction definition: failure to function properly. See examples of MALFUNCTION used in a sentence.

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   To malfunction is to fail to work properly. If your toaster spits out a charred, smoky mess no matter what setting it’s on, your toaster is definitely malfunctioning. When something functions, it works. Adding the prefix -mal (meaning "bad") to function indicates bad or unsuccessful functioning.

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   5 days ago · malfunction in American English. (mælˈfʌŋkʃən ) verb intransitive. 1. to fail to function as it should. noun. 2. the act or an instance of malfunctioning. Webster’s New World College Dictionary, 4th Edition.

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   malfunction meaning, definition, what is malfunction: a fault in the way a machine or part of ...: Learn more.

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   The meaning of MALFUNCTION is to function imperfectly or badly : fail to operate normally. How to use malfunction in a sentence. Did you know?

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   A complete guide to the word "MALFUNCTION": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

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   Find the answers with Practical English Usage online, your indispensable guide to problems in English. Definition of malfunction noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    All you need to know about "MALFUNCTION" in one place: definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.

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    Malfunction definition: failure to function properly. See examples of MALFUNCTION used in a sentence.