failure
Definition
Event in which any part of an equipment or machine does not perform according to its operational specifications. Failures are classified into several categories: dependent failure, non-critical failure, random failure, etc.
failure is in the Industries, Manufacturing, & Technology subject.
failure appears in the definitions of the following terms:
delivery timeliness,
patent defect,
qualified privilege,
infant mortality,
scienter,
maintenance factor,
board of directors,
best efforts,
liquidated damages,
cost of quality
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