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faults

n. countable
B1 Intermediate US //ˈfɔɫts// UK //fˈɒlts// faults

n. mistakes, flaws, or things that are wrong with someone or something. You use this to talk about weaknesses in a person's character or problems in a machine.

n. defects, imperfections, or weaknesses in character, structure, or performance. Often refers to moral failings or technical malfunctions.


SIMPLE

We all have our faults, but we try to improve.

CONTEXTUAL

The engineer identified several electrical faults in the wiring that were causing the system to restart unexpectedly.

COMPLEX

While the novel is praised for its vivid imagery, critics have pointed out several structural faults in the second half that make the plot feel rushed and inconsistent.

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Commonly used in the plural when referring to character traits or technical errors; often paired with the verb 'find' ('to find fault with').

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