partially defective

Frequency: 6.88.9 per million words

Indicates that only a part of the item is faulty.

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Examples (10)

  • The customer returned the appliance because it was partially defective.
  • The mechanic found that the braking system was partially defective, which explained the strange noise.
  • A quality check revealed that a small batch of the microchips was partially defective.
  • Under the warranty, any item that proves to be partially defective will be repaired free of charge.
  • Genetic screening showed a partially defective gene, which might increase future health risks.
  • The sensor is only partially defective; it works, but not at full capacity.
  • We can't sell this camera as new because the lens mechanism is partially defective.
  • Despite being partially defective, the equipment could still be used for non-critical tasks.
  • If the product is even partially defective, the company will issue a full recall.
  • Could the software failure be caused by a partially defective memory module?