glitch
Americannoun
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a defect or malfunction in a machine or plan.
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Computers. any error, malfunction, or problem.
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a brief or sudden interruption or surge in voltage in an electric circuit.
verb (used with object)
noun
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a sudden instance of malfunctioning or irregularity in an electronic system
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a change in the rotation rate of a pulsar
Etymology
Origin of glitch
First recorded in 1960–65; perhaps from Yiddish glitsh “slippery area”; compare glitshn, German glitschen “to slip, slide”
Example Sentences
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The only glitch in the matrix: Rubio was not planning to bring any reporters on his plane, in a rare break with decades of precedent for US secretaries of state.
From Barron's
Tesla’s robotaxis rolled out in Austin, Texas, last summer, where witnesses said the vehicles glitched and made dangerous driving decisions.
From Los Angeles Times
Plus, why video glitches in job interviews are a big deal and how America’s billionaire women amassed their fortunes.
The only potential glitch in his 24-hour trip was that he had to avoid forking out for a hotel, which could have added an extra £400 to his bill.
From BBC
In a world where more interactions are happening on video calls, glitches have become a normal, everyday occurrence.
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