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- DictionaryMal·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"
From Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English mal‧func‧tion /mælˈfʌŋkʃən/ noun [ countable] a fault in the way a machine or part of someone’s body works a malfunction in one of the engines malfunction of a malfunction of the immune system an equipment malfunction —malfunction verb [ intransitive] A warning light seems to have malfunctioned.
4 days ago · malfunction in British English. (mælˈfʌŋkʃən ) verb. 1. (intransitive) to function imperfectly or irregularly or fail to function. noun. 2. failure to function or defective functioning. Collins English Dictionary.
Definition of malfunction noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
: to fail to function or work properly. A software problem is causing the system to malfunction. — malfunction. noun, plural malfunctions. [noncount] The problem is causing malfunction of the system. [count] system malfunctions. MALFUNCTION meaning: to fail to function or work properly.
The meaning of MALFUNCTION is to function imperfectly or badly : fail to operate normally. How to use malfunction in a sentence. Did you know?
malfunction noun. Factsheet. Etymology. Meaning & use. Pronunciation. Frequency. Compounds & derived words. Factsheet. What does the noun malfunction mean? There is one meaning in OED's entry for the noun malfunction. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definition, usage, and quotation evidence. See meaning & use. How common is the noun malfunction?
Definition of malfunction. English dictionary and integrated thesaurus for learners, writers, teachers, and students with advanced, intermediate, and beginner levels.
