DEFECT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary defect is the general word for any kind of shortcoming or imperfection, whether literal or figurative: a defect in eyesight, in a plan A blemish is usually a defect on a surface, which mars the appearance: a blemish on her cheek flaw is applied to a defect in quality, caused by imperfect structure (as in a diamond) or brought about during
Brake Pedal Defect Prompts Massive Recall Of Honda, Acura Vehicles Officials said the defect violates two federal safety standards and increases the risk of a crash or injury All affected vehicles were built between late 2020 and late 2024 The recall covers about 184,000 Honda Pilots from 2023 through 2025 It also affects roughly 67,000 Acura MDX SUVs from 2023 through 2025 and about 7,300 Acura TLX sedans
Reduce Manufacturing Defects: A Step-by-Step Six Sigma Guide This phase utilizes a variety of powerful analytical techniques for defect reduction in industry, including Fishbone (Ishikawa) diagrams to brainstorm potential causes, the 5 Whys to drill down to the source of an issue, and Pareto charts to identify the “vital few” causes that are responsible for the majority of defects
defect - Wiktionary, the free dictionary defect (third-person singular simple present defects, present participle defecting, simple past and past participle defected) ( intransitive ) To abandon or turn against ; to cease or change one's loyalty , especially from a military organisation or political party
defect noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes . . . Definition of defect noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary a fault in something or in the way it has been made that means that it is not perfect The builders agreed to remedy the structural defects A structural defect meant that the bridge could not be opened in time for the Millennium celebrations