as in defect
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing
noted the flaw in the diamond before I bought it
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as in to damage
to reduce the soundness, effectiveness, or perfection of
that crack has flawed the vase to the extent that its value in the antiques market is greatly reduced
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Recent Examples of flaw
Jireh Deng, NPR, 8 Feb. 2025
Given this dynamic, Hausfeld notes that the aggregate number of objectors should not be the sole measure of the settlement’s value or flaws.
—Daniel Libit, Sportico.com, 7 Feb. 2025
Ars Technica, 3 Feb. 2025
However flawed the results, Carter believes this episode highlights a moment of pivotal change in the history of science.
—Danny Robb, JSTOR Daily, 23 Jan. 2025
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Local and federal officials are investigating potential flaws in Los Angeles County's emergency alert system.
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At this point, anyone following artificial intelligence is familiar with the many (often flawed) benchmarks companies use to demonstrate a model's effectiveness at everything from math and logical reasoning to vision and weather forecasting.
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As you were informed, the size of the defect after surgery may necessitate additional removal of the healthy eye to close the area properly.—
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Indeed, the battery defect is a major culprit in depressing the value of 2019 I-Paces.—
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The Hoover Desk During former President Herbert Hoover's presidency in 1929, a fire severely damaged the West Wing of the White House, including the Oval Office.—
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Despite initially being told his bone had been damaged and his arm would probably need to be amputated, doctors managed to save it.—
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Coronal holes may superficially appear to be similar to sunspots, as both appear as dark blotches on our star.—
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Both have gray-brown bodies with a smattering of lighter cream and darker brown blotches.—
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Audio issues occasionally marred the broadcast, including brief interruptions of Fonda’s speech.—
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But a New York Times analysis of the $55 billion in savings claimed by DOGE found that the math is marred with accounting errors, incorrect assumptions, outdated data and other mistakes.—
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Many of the selections underscore the social stresses and inequalities of the growing metropolis, the scars left by the harsh military dictatorship that ruled the country from 1976 to 1983, and the human costs of Argentina’s recurrent economic crises.—
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Older Brazilians carry the scars, in many cases literal ones, of their fight against dictatorship.—
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Adaptive identity ensures secure authentication across billions of endpoints, maintaining trust without compromising performance.—
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Critics argue that budget cuts compromise park operations, environmental stewardship, and public safety.—
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None of the 60 employees inside SPS Technologies, which manufactures fasteners mainly for the aerospace industry, was injured after explosions set off the fire.—
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None of the vehicle occupants reported being injured, state police said.—
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About six weeks ago, hackers crippled the computer systems of the TV and mobile phone provider Dish Network.—
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Oakland Mills Coach: Chris Brewington Last season: Class 2A state champion Outlook: Losing the talent Oakland Mills did from last year’s outdoor season would cripple most programs, but the Scorpions have reloaded.—
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“Flaw.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/flaw. Accessed 1 Mar. 2025.
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