Malfunctions: meaning, definitions and examples
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malfunctions
[ ˌmælˈfʌŋkʃənz ]
in technology
Problems or failures that prevent something from working correctly. Malfunctions can occur in various electronic devices, machinery, or systems.
Synonyms
breakdowns, faults, glitches, issues
Examples of usage
- The malfunctions in the computer network caused delays in the project.
- The car experienced malfunctions in its engine, leading to a breakdown.
- The factory had to shut down temporarily due to malfunctions in the production line.
in technology
To fail to work correctly or as expected. Malfunctions can result from errors in programming, hardware issues, or lack of maintenance.
Synonyms
act up, break down, go wrong
Examples of usage
- The printer is malfunctioning and needs to be repaired.
- The system malfunctioned during the software update process.
- If the equipment malfunctions, please contact technical support for assistance.
Translations
Translations of the word "malfunctions" in other languages:
🇵🇹 falhas
- mau funcionamento
- avarias
🇮🇳 खराबी
- गड़बड़ी
- दोष
🇩🇪 Fehlfunktionen
- Störungen
- Defekte
🇮🇩 kerusakan
- malfungsi
- gangguan
🇺🇦 несправності
- збої
- поломки
🇵🇱 usterki
- awarie
- nieprawidłowości
🇯🇵 故障 (こしょう)
- 不具合 (ふぐあい)
- 異常 (いじょう)
🇫🇷 pannes
- dysfonctionnements
- défaillances
🇪🇸 fallos
- malfuncionamientos
- averías
🇹🇷 arızalar
- bozukluklar
- aksaklıklar
🇰🇷 오작동
- 고장
- 오류
🇸🇦 أعطال
- خلل
- تعطلات
🇨🇿 poruchy
- selhání
- závady
🇸🇰 poruchy
- chyby
- závady
🇨🇳 故障 (gùzhàng)
- 失灵 (shīlíng)
- 异常 (yìcháng)
🇸🇮 okvare
- napake
- motnje
🇮🇸 bilun
- truflanir
- galla
🇰🇿 ақаулар
- ақаулықтар
- бұзылулар
🇬🇪 ხარვეზები
- გაუმართაობა
- მწყობრიდან გამოსვლა
🇦🇿 qüsurlar
- nasazlıqlar
- pozulmalar
🇲🇽 fallos
- malfuncionamientos
- averías
Word origin
The term 'malfunction' originated in the mid-19th century, combining 'mal-' (meaning 'bad' or 'wrong') with 'function'. It is often used in the context of technology and machinery to describe problems or failures in their operation. The concept of malfunctioning has become more prevalent with the advancement of complex electronic systems and devices.
See also: dysfunction, dysfunctional, functional, functionality, functionally, functionaries, functionary, functioning, functions, malfunction, misfunction, multifunctional, multifunctionality, nonfunctional, perfunctory.