fault
/fɒlt/ · noun
Meaning
- A defect; something that detracts from perfection.
- A mistake or error.
- A weakness of character; a failing.
- A minor offense.
- Blame; the responsibility for a mistake.
- A fracture in a rock formation causing a discontinuity.
- To criticize, blame or find fault with something or someone.
- To fracture.
- To commit a mistake or error.
- To undergo a page fault.
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