Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

fault-finding

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.43 in modern English

Syllables: fault--find-ing
IPA

20

Scrabble Score

12

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

Alternative form of faultfinding.

Uncountable

noun

The investigation and location of faults in machinery and equipment.

Uncountable

verb

present participle and gerund of fault-find

Example Sentences

"Many of the faults reported in all categories should have been cleared by systematic fault-finding. Once a system of fault-finding has been laid down, staff must be made familiar with it and must follow the correct sequence of diagnosis step by step in the way set out in a fault-finding chart."

Usage

Uncountable

Phrases

find fault fact-finding

Frequently Paired Words

faultless faulty find fault fact-finding inspection troubleshooting

Questions

What does fault-finding mean?: Alternative form of faultfinding.

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