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Common collocations with flaw in American Collocation

flaw noun countable

US /flɔ/

serious

basic
big
critical
fatal
fundamental
inherent
major
serious
significant

Uncertainty of outcome is often a fatal flaw in a research proposal.

small

minor
slight

There’s still some minor flaws but overall this is a great picture.

types of flaw

logical
methodological
structural
technical

Most of the existing trials have serious methodological flaws.

obvious

glaring
obvious

Are there glaring architectural flaws that I’ve just missed?

that destroys someone

tragic

He is a great man brought down by a tragic flaw.

in a system

design
security
software

Unfortunately, this study had serious design flaws.

in a person’s character

character
personality

Traits that some might call personality flaws can also be seen as a source of strength.

find a flaw

discover
find
identify
spot
uncover

Always quick to spot any flaws or problems, he is equally ready to provide solutions.

reveal a flaw

demonstrate
expose
highlight
point out
point to
reveal

Critics have pointed to flaws in the technology used in the cards.

fix a flaw

address
correct
fix

Why can’t programmers just fix the flaws these viruses exploit?