prove defective

Frequency: 6.58.2 per million words

Indicates that something is discovered to be faulty over time or after testing.

defectiveVERBS + defective

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Examples (10)

  • If the goods prove defective, the customer has the right to compensation.
  • The new car model was recalled after its braking system proved defective.
  • Our quality assurance team found that the software would prove defective under heavy load.
  • Several components used in the bridge's construction later proved defective, leading to safety concerns.
  • The warranty covers any part that proves defective within the first year.
  • What are our options should the equipment prove defective during the mission?
  • The implant proved defective shortly after the surgery, requiring immediate replacement.
  • Unfortunately, the cheaper alternative proved defective almost immediately.
  • The lawyer argued that the entire batch of materials was likely to prove defective.
  • The initial batch of sensors proved defective, so the experiment had to be postponed.