Misfunction: meaning, definitions and examples

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misfunction

[ ˌmɪsˈfʌŋkʃən ]

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technical

To fail to operate or function correctly.

Synonyms

break down, fail, malfunction

Examples of usage

The machine misfunctions when the temperature is too high.
If the software misfunctions, you may need to restart your computer.
The car misfunctioned due to a problem with the engine.
The alarm system misfunctioned, causing a delay in response.
The printer misfunctioned and printed blank pages.

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technical

A failure to operate or function correctly.

Synonyms

breakdown, failure, malfunction

Examples of usage

The misfunction of the equipment led to a delay in production.
If there is a misfunction in the system, it needs to be addressed immediately.
The misfunction of the software caused errors in the report.

Translations

Translations of the word "misfunction" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mau funcionamento

🇮🇳 गलत कार्य

🇩🇪 Fehlfunktion

🇮🇩 kerusakan fungsi

🇺🇦 несправність

🇵🇱 niewłaściwe działanie

🇯🇵 誤動作

🇫🇷 dysfonctionnement

🇪🇸 mal funcionamiento

🇹🇷 yanlış işleyiş

🇰🇷 오작동

🇸🇦 خلل وظيفي

🇨🇿 nesprávná funkce

🇸🇰 nesprávna funkcia

🇨🇳 功能失调

🇸🇮 nepravilno delovanje

🇮🇸 bilun

🇰🇿 дұрыс жұмыс істемеу

🇬🇪 არასწორი ფუნქციონირება

🇦🇿 səhv işləmə

🇲🇽 mal funcionamiento

Word origin

The word 'misfunction' is a combination of 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' and 'function'. It originated in the mid-20th century in the field of engineering and technology to describe the incorrect operation of machinery or systems. The term has since been widely used in various technical contexts to refer to the failure or incorrect functioning of equipment, software, or processes.