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   fault

   /fôlt/

   noun

   • 1. an unattractive or unsatisfactory feature, especially in a piece of work or in a person's character: "my worst fault is impatience"
   • ▪ a break or other defect in an electrical circuit or piece of machinery: "a fire caused by an electrical fault" Similar defectflawimperfectionsnagerrormistakeinaccuracyoversightblundergaffeslipbuginformal:glitchgremlinslip-upboo-boohowlerfoul-upcock-upboobclangersnarl-up
   • ▪ a misguided or dangerous action or habit: "it has been the great fault of our politicians that they have all wanted to do something" Similar defectfailingimperfectionflawblemishshortcomingweaknessweak pointweak spotfrailtyfoiblevicelimitationlackdeficiencyAchilles heelchink in one's armorOpposite meritstrength
   • ▪ (in tennis and similar games) a service of the ball not in accordance with the rules.
   • ▪ (in show jumping) a penalty point imposed for an error.
   • 2. responsibility for an accident or misfortune: "it was his fault she had died" Similar responsibilityliabilityculpabilityblameworthinessguiltaccountabilityanswerabilityinformal:rap
   • 3. an extended break in a body of rock, marked by the relative displacement and discontinuity of strata on either side of a particular surface: "a landscape broken by numerous faults"

   verb

   • 1. criticize for inadequacy or mistakes: "her colleagues and superiors could not fault her dedication to the job"
   • ▪ do wrong: archaic "the people of Caesarea faulted greatly when they called King Herod a god"
   • 2. (of a rock formation) be broken by a fault or faults: "rift valleys where the crust has been stretched and faulted"

   Word Origin Middle Englishfaut(e) ‘lack, failing’, from Old French, based on Latin fallere ‘deceive’. The -l- was added (in French and English) in the 15th century to conform with the Latin word, but did not become standard in English until the 17th century, remaining silent in pronunciation until well into the 18th.

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   The meaning of FAULT is weakness, failing; especially : a moral weakness less serious than a vice. How to use fault in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Fault.

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishFAULT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   FAULT definition: 1. a mistake, especially something for which you are to blame: 2. a weakness in a person's…. Learn more.

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   noun. an imperfection; failing or defect; flaw. a mistake or error.

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   A fault is an error caused by ignorance, bad judgment or inattention. If you're a passenger, it might be your fault that your friend missed the exit, if you were supposed to be watching for it, not sleeping.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishFAULT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   fault is the common word used to refer to any of the average shortcomings of a person; when it is used, condemnation is not necessarily implied: Of his many faults the greatest is vanity. foible, failing, weakness all tend to excuse the person referred to.

7. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryFAULT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   FAULT meaning: 1. a mistake, especially something for which you are to blame: 2. a weakness in a person's…. Learn more.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishfault noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   Definition of fault noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › faultFault - definition of fault by The Free Dictionary

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   1. a. A character weakness, especially a minor one. b. Something that impairs or detracts from physical perfection; a defect. See Synonyms at blemish. c. A mistake; an error: a grammatical fault; a fault in his reasoning. d. A minor offense or misdeed: committed her share of youthful faults. 2.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishFAULT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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    If something bad that has happened is someone's fault, they are responsible for it: She believes it was the doctor's fault that Peter died. Fewer examples. It's not my fault. She won't mind if you're late - besides, it's not your fault. Tom, I'm so sorry about last night - it was all my fault.

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    fault meaning, definition, what is fault: if something bad that has happened is yo...: Learn more.