Associations to the word «Malfunctioning»

Wiktionary

MALFUNCTION, noun. Faulty functioning
MALFUNCTION, noun. Failure to function
MALFUNCTION, verb. To function improperly
MALFUNCTION, verb. To fail to function
MALFUNCTION JUNCTION, noun. A traffic jam, or any location noted for such congestion.
MALFUNCTION ROUTINE, noun. (computing) Any program or subroutine responsible for troubleshooting problems
MALFUNCTION ROUTINES, noun. Plural of malfunction routine

Dictionary definition

MALFUNCTION, noun. A failure to function normally.
MALFUNCTION, verb. Fail to function or function improperly; "the coffee maker malfunctioned".

Wise words

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