glitch

a small problem

TRANSLATION

glitch = Störimpuls, Panne

STATISTICS

IN THE PRESS

"Jupiter Studies Halted Over Glitch. NASA suspended the Cassini spacecraft's observations of Jupiter on Wednesday because of a problem with a maneuvering system. Cassini had been sending back images and other scientific data about Jupiter as it moves toward Saturn and its moon Titan on a $3.4 billion, U.S.-European mission. Observations were halted after one of the spacecraft's four 'reaction wheels' experienced problems."

(AP - Associated Press)

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Etymology: perhaps from Yiddish glitsh slippery place, from glitshn (zikh) to slide, glide; akin to Old High German glItan to glide

Date: 1962

1. a usually minor malfunction ;

2. a minor problem that causes a temporary setback; a false or spurious electronic signal

(Merriam-Webster)

Synonyms
bug, bugaboo, catch, defect, difficulty, drag, drawback, encumbrance, gremlin, glitch, gridlock, handicap, hang-up, hitch, impedance, impediment, interference, interruption, jam up, lock, millstone, obstacle, restriction, snag, stoppage, stumbling block, weak spot

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