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Discover LudwigThe phrase "a faulty number" is correct and usable in written English.
It can be used when referring to a number that is incorrect, erroneous, or not functioning as expected, often in contexts like mathematics, programming, or data analysis.
Example: "The calculation returned a faulty number, which led to an incorrect result in the final report."
Alternatives: "an incorrect number" or "a wrong number".
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"Because they miscount the totals, they start off with a faulty number," said Rick Cohen, president of the National Committee for Responsive Philanthropy, a watchdog group in Washington.
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On Oct. 17, Nielsen will reissue the faulty numbers going back to Sept. 22.
Rodriguez could, for example, have been provided with faulty numbers by subordinates or the command might have altered the way it tracks missions.
The initial conclusion of the accident investigation is that the derailment was caused by a faulty set of points (number 2B) on the Down Main running line, controlled from Lambrigg ground frame.
Presumably, this was done to save space: the iPhone 4 is narrower and even more densely packed than its predecessor, the iPhone 3GS.The consequence of using external antennas was predictable and (despite what Apple has insisted but is perhaps now ready to admit) has nothing whatsoever to do with a faulty formula used for calculating the number of bars that indicate signal strength.
The support site features a tool to check if your serial number belongs to a faulty iPhone 5.
The agency separated braking problems from acceleration issues, further narrowing the number of complaints that could be linked to a faulty pedal or an electronic malfunction.
A number of early models had air conditioning failures due to a faulty hose.
After the console's release on November 22, a number of videos have emerged on YouTube which appear to show a faulty disc drive.
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