cause a defect

Frequency: 6.99.5 per million words

to be the reason a flaw exists

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Examples (10)

  • There is evidence that air pollution can cause birth defects.
  • A small error in the code can cause a major defect in the software.
  • Improper storage of the materials caused a structural defect in the building.
  • Investigators are trying to determine what caused the mechanical defect in the engine.
  • Exposure to certain chemicals during manufacturing might cause a defect in the product's finish.
  • We must identify any process that could potentially cause a defect before we start mass production.
  • A power surge is known to cause defects in sensitive electronic components.
  • The genetic mutation caused a severe heart defect that required surgery.
  • Will this new material cause any defects when exposed to extreme temperatures?
  • The company was sued because their faulty design was proven to cause the defect.