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abnormality

English translation: irregularity / defect

17:49 Dec 26, 2014
English language (monolingual) [Non-PRO]
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English term or phrase: abnormality
Were there any abnormalities in the packing?

In the above case, is it OK to abnormality?

Thank you!
Mitsuko Yoshida
Local time: 13:52
Selected answer:irregularity / defect
Explanation:
Hello, Sue-my
It will sound very strange to refer to packaging defects or irregularitues as "abnormalities." I would suggest "defects," which would cover any deviation from the expected, finished product.

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Note added at 1 hr (2014-12-26 19:14:13 GMT)
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Please excuse the error above. It should be "irregularities."
Selected response from:

George Rabel
Local time: 00:52
Grading comment
Thank you!!
4 KudoZ points were awarded for this answer



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4 +3irregularity / defect
George Rabel


Discussion entries: 3





  

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1 hr   confidence: Answerer confidence 4/5Answerer confidence 4/5 peer agreement (net): +3
irregularity / defect


Explanation:
Hello, Sue-my
It will sound very strange to refer to packaging defects or irregularitues as "abnormalities." I would suggest "defects," which would cover any deviation from the expected, finished product.

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Note added at 1 hr (2014-12-26 19:14:13 GMT)
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Please excuse the error above. It should be "irregularities."

George Rabel
Local time: 00:52
Native speaker of: Spanish
PRO pts in category: 20
Grading comment
Thank you!!

Peer comments on this answer (and responses from the answerer)
agree  Jean-Claude Gouin: irregularities and defects ... // de nada ...
7 hrs
  -> Thank you, 1045
agree  Tina Vonhof (X)
22 hrs
  -> Thank you, Tina
agree  Phong Le
2 days 12 hrs
  -> Thank you, Phong Le
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