Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with defect in American Collocation
defect
noun
countable
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Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
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What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
serious
The vehicle has a number of serious defects.
obvious
If there are obvious defects then point them out, as no house is perfect.
not serious
A coat of wax can help conceal minor defects in your paint.
not obvious
They check for latent defects in the construction work.
common
Cleft palate was the most common birth defect.
types of defect
Depending on the type of visual defect, the child may ignore small toys or always take the brightest ones.
genetic
Because it is an inherited defect, affected animals should not be used for breeding.
present from birth
Sam was born with a congenital heart defect.
have a defect
Closer examination revealed both puppies had a serious heart defect.
repair or remove a defect
Various surveys were carried out and any defects remedied.
find a defect
Researchers cannot yet identify the defect in the gene.
show a defect
An inspection revealed 22 major defects, including a faulty emergency door.
discover the cause of a defect
The class wil develop your ability to recognize and diagnose common building defects.
cause a defect
Some insecticides can cause birth defects.