De defect
Example: Het defect in de machine veroorzaakte aanzienlijke vertragingen in de productie.
Definition
"De defect" refers to a fault or malfunction in a machine, device, or system that causes it to stop working properly. It is used to describe issues that result in impaired function, such as mechanical or technical errors that disrupt normal operation.
Etymology
The term "de defect" comes from Dutch, where "defect" is borrowed from the Latin word 'defectus,' meaning failure or lack. Did you know? The Latin root also gave rise to the English word 'defect,' highlighting a shared origin that points to something missing or broken.
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"De defect" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - (C1) - set 2", containing 116 commonly used words.
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