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FAULTED

(noun, verb)
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There are 8 meanings of the word Faulted.

Faulted - as a noun

An imperfection in an object or machine

Example: "A flaw caused the crystal to shatter"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
defect12flaw10
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
imperfection21imperfectness22
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The quality of being inadequate or falling short of perfection

Example: "They discussed the merits and demerits of her novel"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
demerit10

(geology) a crack in the earth's crust resulting from the displacement of one side with respect to the other

Example: "They built it right over a geological fault"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
break11faulting12fracture13geological faultshift11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cleft10crevice14fissure10scissure10
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

(electronics) equipment failure attributable to some defect in a circuit (loose connection or insulation failure or short circuit etc.)

Example: "It took much longer to find the fault than to fix it"

Responsibility for a bad situation or event

Example: "It was john's fault"

(sports) a serve that is illegal (e.g., that lands outside the prescribed area)

Example: "He served too many double faults"

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
serve8service12
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Faulted - as a verb

Put or pin the blame on

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
blame9

Example Sentences

"The faulted car had a busted headlight."
"She blamed the faulted computer for her lost work."
"The faulted painting had a noticeable smudge."
"The faulted phone kept dropping calls."
"The faulted machine failed to operate properly."
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Word Game Points

Is FAULTED a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, faulted is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

FAULTED has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is FAULTED a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, faulted is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
FAULTED has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is FAULTED a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, faulted is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
FAULTED has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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