Meaning of the word malfunctioning in English

What does malfunctioning mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

malfunctioning

US /ˌmælˈfʌŋk.ʃən.ɪŋ/
UK /ˌmælˈfʌŋk.ʃən.ɪŋ/

Adjective

not working or operating properly

Example:
The printer has been malfunctioning all morning.
We suspect a malfunctioning sensor caused the accident.
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