FLAW


Meaning of FLAW in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ flɔ: ]

( flaws)

1.

A flaw in something such as a theory or argument is a mistake in it, which causes it to be less effective or valid.

Almost all of these studies have serious flaws.

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2.

A flaw in someone’s character is an undesirable quality that they have.

The only flaw in his character seems to be a short temper.

= defect, failing

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3.

A flaw in something such as a pattern or material is a fault in it that should not be there.

= imperfection

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