faults 1 of 2

noun

Definition of faultsnext
plural of fault
1
as in weaknesses
a defect in character the common fault of being quick to judge others

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2
as in mistakes
an unintentional departure from truth or accuracy there's a fault somewhere in the program

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3
as in defects
something that spoils the appearance or completeness of a thing the minor faults in the leather are entirely natural and are what gives it a look different from vinyl

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4
as in blames
the state of being held as the cause of something that needs to be set right the investigator determined that the auto accident was entirely the other driver's fault

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faults

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verb

present tense third-person singular of fault
as in criticizes
to express one's unfavorable opinion of the worth or quality of you should look at your own work before faulting what others have done

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Recent Examples of Synonyms for faults
  1. weaknesses
  2. shortcomings
  3. errors
  4. scars
  5. responsibilities
  6. criticizes
  7. liabilities
Noun
  • Compared to issues, where each candidate has multiple strengths and weaknesses, the polling on the candidates' personal qualities is more one-sidedly favorable to Harris.
    Craig Gilbert, Journal Sentinel, 4 Oct. 2024
  • And created the world’s first ergonomic Magic Mouse with no weaknesses.
    Interesting Engineering, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of weaknesses
Noun
  • But these additives have shortcomings, too.
    Aman Tripathi, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Striking a different tone from his boss, who has pinned the team’s shortcomings on a lack of execution, Malloe said the failures should be traced back to the coaching staff.
    Ben Bolch, Los Angeles Times, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of shortcomings
Noun
  • The back end of the defense must avoid the penalties and communication errors that have plagued the Rams most of the season.
    Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Then there are the coding vulnerabilities, errors and bugs, which can impact the baseband firmware like any other software.
    Davey Winder, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of errors
Noun
  • Essentially, love fades but the scars last forever.
    Michael Saponara, Billboard, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Initially, Greenlee was self-conscious about her scars, even bandaging her face before venturing out to watch Hopkins play.
    Nasha Smith, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024
Definition of scars
Noun
  • This may require redistributing responsibilities, redesigning processes, and strategically reassessing workforce composition.
    Riccarda Joas, Fortune, 4 Oct. 2024
  • As the job market and our workplace rapidly evolve, driven by technological advancement, employees are challenged significantly by a shift in roles and responsibilities.
    Santhosh Vijayabaskar, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of responsibilities
Verb
  • Joe Mathews criticizes politicians for working to shut down homeless camps.
    Letters To The Editor, The Mercury News, 2 Oct. 2024
  • Advertisement The Freedom Party calls for an end to sanctions against Russia and criticizes Western military aid to Ukraine.
    Stephanie Liechtenstein, Los Angeles Times, 30 Sep. 2024
Definition of criticizes
Noun
  • Knowing the extent of your resources and liabilities will provide a clearer picture of what needs to be done.
    True Tamplin, Forbes, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Data Training Risks One of the strengths of AI is its self-learning abilities, but from a legal perspective that also presents possible liabilities.
    Tor Constantino, MBA, Forbes, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of liabilities
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