1. A flaw, imperfection, or malfunction that occurs more than once or persistently
The car had a repeated defect in the transmission system.
O carro tinha um defeito repetido no sistema de transmissão.
2. In software development, a bug or issue that resurfaces after attempted fixes
The team discovered a repeated defect in the login module.
A equipe descobriu um defeito repetido no módulo de login.
3. A chronic problem or issue that recurs despite efforts to resolve it
The manufacturing process had a repeated defect in quality control.
O processo de fabricação tinha um defeito repetido no controle de qualidade.