What is the meaning of faulty?

adjective

  • Having a defect.
    • usage: "I returned the appliance because it was defective"
  • Characterized by errors; not agreeing with a model or not following established rules.
    • usage: "he submitted a faulty report"; "an incorrect transcription"; the wrong side of the road"
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