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Vocabulary Entry
malfunction
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A failure to function in a normal or satisfactory manner.
Example Sentences
"The car's malfunction left us stranded on the highway."
"The malfunction of the alarm system caused a security breach."
"After a thorough inspection, the technician identified the malfunction in the machinery."
V
verb
To fail to function correctly.
Example Sentences
"The system will malfunction if not properly maintained."
"After the update, the software began to malfunction unexpectedly."
"If the device continues to malfunction, we may need to replace it."