1. A procedure or technique that contains errors, flaws, or is unreliable and produces incorrect or unreliable results
The faulty method led to inaccurate experimental results.
O método defeituoso levou a resultados experimentais imprecisos.
2. An approach or process that is fundamentally flawed or poorly designed
Using a faulty method to calculate the budget resulted in financial discrepancies.
Usar um método defeituoso para calcular o orçamento resultou em discrepâncias financeiras.