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defective system

[dɪˈfɛktɪv ˈsɪstəm]
nounpl: defective systems
sistema defeituoso
1. A system that does not function properly due to flaws, damage, or malfunction in one or more of its components
The defective system caused the production line to halt unexpectedly.
O sistema defeituoso causou a parada inesperada da linha de produção.
2. An organized procedure or set of principles that contains errors or imperfections
The company's defective system for quality control allowed faulty products to reach consumers.
O sistema defeituoso da empresa para controle de qualidade permitiu que produtos defeituosos chegassem aos consumidores.
Synonyms
faulty systembroken systemmalfunctioning systemflawed systemdamaged system
Antonyms
functional systemworking systemefficient systemoperational system

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
sistema defeituoso
most common usage
São Paulo
sistema com defeito
alternative phrasing
Portugal
sistema com falhas
European Portuguese preference

Related Idioms & Phrases

a system gone wrong
a broken chain
the system is down
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