Definitions for Malfunction
mælˈfʌŋk ʃənmal·func·tion

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. malfunctionverb

   a failure to function normally

2. malfunction, misfunctionverb

   fail to function or function improperly

   "the coffee maker malfunctioned"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. malfunctionnoun

   faulty functioning

2. malfunctionnoun

   failure to function

3. malfunctionverb

   to function improperly

   She told him the machine was poorly built, but they both knew that she was the one who had malfunctioned.

4. malfunctionverb

   to fail to function

5. Etymology: From mal- + function

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1. Malfunction

   A malfunction is a state in which something functions incorrectly or is obstructed from functioning at all. Some types of malfunctions are:

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1. malfunction

   Malfunction refers to a situation where a device, machine, system, or part fails to operate or function as intended or expected. This could be due to a range of issues such as design flaws, manufacturing defects, lack of maintenance, or external factors causing damage.

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1. Malfunction

   A malfunction is a partial or total failure of a parachuting device to operate as intended. Malfunctions may require a skydiver to cut-away his or her main parachute and deploy the reserve parachute.

Usage in printed sourcesFrom: 

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How to pronounce Malfunction?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of Malfunction in Chaldean Numerology is: 2

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of Malfunction in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of Malfunction in a Sentence

1. Ernest K. Gann, The Black Watch:

   If we slide into one of those rare moments of military honesty, we realize that the technical demands of modern warfare are so complex a considerable percentage of our material is bound to malfunction even before it is deployed against a foe. We no longer waste manpower by carrying the flag into battle. Instead we need battalions of electronic engineers to keep the terrible machinery grinding.

2. Rick Lehner:

   Due to a target malfunction, the test wasn't conducted and an interceptor wasn't launched.

3. Catherine Lerer:

   The most common call we're getting is from people who were injured because of a scooter malfunction, and the number one malfunction we're seeing are brakes not working and throttles sticking.

4. Justin Timberlake:

   I am sorry if anyone was offended by the wardrobe malfunction during the half time performance.

5. American Heritage:

   There was a periscope through which the pilot could observe the tail assembly for signs of ice accumulation or mechanical malfunction.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=Malfunction
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Malfunction
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Malfunction
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=Malfunction
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=Malfunction