defects 1 of 2

noun

Definition of defectsnext
plural of defect
as in scars
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing the statue has a slight defect on the base, so it's being sold at a discount

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defects

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verb

present tense third-person singular of defect
as in emigrates

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  1. scars
  2. imperfections
  3. distortions
Noun
  • For 25 years, the organization has transformed the scars of war into seeds of hope, working tirelessly to turn minefields into fertile farmland.
    Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 23 Dec. 2024
  • As the skin heals, scars develop in the form of stretch marks.
    Susan Bard, Verywell Health, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of scars
Noun
  • Used for brightening under eyes, concealing blemishes, and even contouring, this formula blurs imperfections with minimal product—and still looks natural.
    Angela Trakoshis, Allure, 23 Dec. 2024
  • Look for diamonds with higher clarity grades to avoid noticeable imperfections.
    Elise Taylor, Vogue, 20 Dec. 2024
Definition of imperfections
Noun
  • For many, these aura symptoms include visual hallucinations, perceptual distortions and most unsettlingly, a profound alteration in the perception of space and time.
    Mark Travers, Forbes, 28 Dec. 2024
  • Somehow, through a nauseating cascade of increasingly grotesque distortions of the human form, the movie morphs into a meaningful satire on society's stance that older women are irrelevant—blowing a kiss into the camera at the genre's past tendency to objectify female characters.
    Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 23 Dec. 2024
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