Faulting: meaning, definitions and examples

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faulting

[ ˈfɔːltɪŋ ]

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in construction

The act of a fault in the earth's crust moving; the act of one surface moving relative to another

Synonyms

moving, shifting, slipping

Examples of usage

The San Andreas Fault is known for its frequent faulting.
The geologist studied the faulting patterns in the region.

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in law

The act of finding fault or blame

Synonyms

accusing, blaming, condemning

Examples of usage

The faulting of the defendant was clear in the eyes of the jury.
The faulting of the company led to a lawsuit.

Translations

Translations of the word "faulting" in other languages:

🇵🇹 falha

🇮🇳 त्रुटि

🇩🇪 Fehler

🇮🇩 kesalahan

🇺🇦 помилка

🇵🇱 usterka

🇯🇵 故障 (koshō)

🇫🇷 défaillance

🇪🇸 falla

🇹🇷 hata

🇰🇷 결함 (gyeolham)

🇸🇦 خلل

🇨🇿 porucha

🇸🇰 porucha

🇨🇳 故障 (gùzhàng)

🇸🇮 napaka

🇮🇸 bilun

🇰🇿 қате

🇬🇪 შეცდომა

🇦🇿 səhv

🇲🇽 falla

Word origin

The word 'faulting' originated from the Old English word 'fealtung', which means 'a falling'. Over time, it evolved to represent the act of finding fault or blame. In geology, 'faulting' refers to the movement of the earth's crust. The term has been used since the 19th century to describe the shifting of tectonic plates and the resulting earthquakes.