##  [Software Defect](/software-defect) 

  ##  [Software Defect](https://engineering.quantumdictionary.io/software-defect-0) 

  

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**Engineering & Applied Technologies Dictionary**

 







 

 

 

 



 

 

 

 

Definition

A flaw, fault or omission in software requirements, design, code, configuration or integration that can cause incorrect, unexpected or unsafe system behaviour when exercised under particular inputs, states, timing or environmental conditions.