1. In a functional unit, the failure to function properly, i.e., to function in such a manner that performance is abnormal or highly imperfect. 2.Synonymfailure. Deprecated synonymglitch. See alsofunction, functional unit.
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Weik, M.H. (2000). malfunction. In: Computer Science and Communications Dictionary. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/1-4020-0613-6_10991
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