software failure
BrE: /ˈsɒf(t)ˌweə ˈfeɪljə/
Definition

Definition of software failure - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technologyTECH.situation where a computer program does not work as expectedTECH.
  • The website outage was caused by a major software failure.
  • A minor software failure corrupted the sensor data during the experiment.
  • The airline blamed the check-in chaos on a reservation system software failure.
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Expressions with software

cutting edge softwaren.
software with the latest technology and features
Our company develops cutting edge software for virtual reality.
free softwaren.
software available at no cost
The app store offers many free software options.
email softwaren.
computer program used to send receive and organize electronic mail messages
I installed new email software to manage my work inbox more efficiently.
software industryn.
business sector that creates sells and supports computer programs and related services
The software industry has grown quickly with the rise of mobile devices.
project management softwaren.
software to organize and manage tasks efficiently
Project management software helps teams stay on track.
software engineern.
professional who maintains and improves software systems
The software engineer updated the system to enhance performance.

Expressions with failure

set up for failurev.
create conditions that make success unlikely
The lack of resources set the team up for failure.
destined for failureadj.
likely to fail due to certain circumstances
The project was destined for failure from the start.
meet with failurev.
not succeed in achieving a goal
Despite their efforts, they met with failure in the project.
failure to launchn.
young adult's inability to start independent life
His failure to launch worried his parents.
it's tantamount to failureexp.
equivalent to failing in effect or outcome
Skipping the final presentation; it's tantamount to failure in this course.
power failuren.
unscheduled break in electricity supply
The storm caused a power failure in the city.
bank failuren.
bank shuts down after failing to pay what it owes
The bank failure sparked panic among depositors.
crop failuren.
plants produce far less than normal because of bad weather or pests
Weeks of drought led to crop failure across the region.
doomed to failureadj.
certain to fail or be unsuccessful
The project was doomed to failure from the start.
engine failuren.
situation where an engine stops working
The plane had to land due to engine failure.

Terms related to software failure

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Terms with software failure included in their meaning

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error outv.
software failure
stop working because of a mistake
brickingadj.
technology
nonfunctional due to software or hardware failure

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  1. French:défaillance logicielle, ...
  2. German:Softwarefehler, ...
  3. Italian:guasto software, ...
  4. Spanish:fallo de software, ...
  5. Portuguese:falha de software, ...
  6. Chinese:软件故障, ...
  7. Japanese:ソフトウェア障害, ...
  8. Arabic:فَشَل بَرْمَجِي, ...
  9. Hebrew:כֶּשֶׁל תוֹכְנָה, ...
  10. Russian:сбой программного обеспечения, ...
  11. Ukrainian:збій програмного забезпечення, ...
  12. Hindi:सॉफ़्टवेयर विफलता, ...
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