Word Finder - glitches

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A problem affecting function.

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They are still trying to work out all the glitches.

synonyms

• bug
• hitch
• imperfection
• quirk

definition

An unexpected behavior in an electrical signal, especially if the signal spontaneously returns to expected behavior after a period of time.

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A bug or an exploit.

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Performing this glitch gives you extra lives.

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A genre of experimental electronic music since the 1990s, characterized by a deliberate use of sonic artifacts that would normally be viewed as unwanted noise.

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(especially of machines) To experience an intermittent, unexpected, malfunction.

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My computer keeps glitching; every couple of hours it just reboots without warning.

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To perform an exploit or recreate a bug while playing a video game.

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His character will glitch into the wall and out of the level.

Bear with me whilst I battle through the technical glitches.

No matter how carefully planned, any vacation can have glitches that put a damper on the enjoyment.

There were minor glitches on Sunday which I'm sure were smoothed over by Monday.

This indicates safety lockout mode, loss of signal, glitches and motor on/off status at a glance.

You may be able to learn about glitches in a specific brand or type before you buy.

Glitches do occur even in the best tax preparation programs.

It is speculated that there were glitches with the master recording.

Many lenders go by the middle score, so if you have say 712, 719 and 658, thanks to some obvious glitches in the last one, you may still sail through without a hitch.

For example, when Washington Mutual was acquired by Chase, many customers faced computer glitches and payment problems which often resulted in increased interest rates and costly fees added to their accounts.

However, if you have a "pre-patch" version of the game, these Oblivion Xbox cheats and glitches are worth trying.

If you played Molyneux's last game, Black & White, you shouldn't be surprised that my only real technical gripe comes from all of the glitches they left in this game when they put it on the shelves.

No matter how tightly coded, tested and re-tested a game is, there's always room for finding glitches and secrets.

One of the more interesting glitches in the game allows you to have an unlimited supply of bomb arrows.

Gamma Gamer has a good selection of titles, but unfortunately the website is plagued with glitches and sign-up issues.

As with any video game, the graphics and physics aren't perfect, but don't let it get you down - sometimes lag and slight glitches can help you land a trick or grab a rail.

There are also glitches in Splinter Cell that make the game easier, as well as hidden secrets to be found.

If you're looking for some Splinter Cell cheats for Xbox that make the game easier, here's one of the most interesting glitches available.

In addition to Splinter Cell cheats for Xbox, there are glitches in the game that add to the game play.

These basic features are the easiest to use, but MPT is known to have glitches and problems from time to time.

If your IT department can handle operational glitches that come up from time to time, pre-Windows 2000 machines may be just right for you.

Check to make sure Myspace isn't experiencing any technical glitches.

If we thought that was the end of the glitches, we were foolishly naïve indeed.

If we thought that was the end of the glitches, we were foolishly naïve indeed.

The incident is the latest in a series of blunders and computer glitches on the Tokyo Stock Exchange, Japan's biggest bourse.

I didn't notice any glitches or texture misalignments.

You may find glitches in the website that have not been picked up by us.

Why does my game suffer from framerate slowdown / lags, graphical glitches, crashes?

The frame rate is superb and as with Dead or Alive 3 the game runs without any noticeable glitches.

The site is better viewed with Internet Explorer rather than Netscape, which suffers from some occasional visual glitches.

There was consternation among some customers who have encountered a variety of glitches.