1. A region or zone in a material, product, or surface where a flaw, imperfection, or structural anomaly is present
The quality control team identified a defect area in the metal sheet.
A equipe de controle de qualidade identificou uma área de defeito na chapa de metal.
2. In manufacturing and engineering, a localized region that does not meet specified standards or requirements
The defect area was marked for rework before shipment.
A área de defeito foi marcada para retrabalhamento antes do envio.