Defect

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Defect is any state of unfitness for use or nonconformance to specification.

Definition

According to Juran's Quality Handbook by Defeo (7th edition),

Defect. Any state of unfitness for use or nonconformance to specification.

According to the BABOK Guide (3rd edition),

Defect. A deficiency in a product or service that reduces its quality or varies from a desired attribute, state, or functionality.