as in problems
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an unexpected and usually minor obstacle or difficulty
Glitches in the speaker's schedule caused some delays.
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Recent Examples of glitches
Widespread glitches in the functionality of the FAFSA form hit this group harder than anyone else during the last enrollment cycle.
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Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
These can range from software bugs and glitches to limitations in natural language processing (NLP) capabilities.
—Doaa K. Darwish, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Over the course of the scene, there are VERY SUBTLE digital effects in the rear projection of the city that may at first seem like technical glitches, but will take on something of a more uncanny feel by the end.
—Ayad Akhtar, The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024
Anyone who watched the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight would be forgiven for questioning whether Netflix is equipped to broadcast live combat sports without technical glitches.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 4 Dec. 2024
That could be an ominous sign for the market, and for the funds themselves as glitches emerge.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2024
But if the experience is subpar—if users encounter slowdowns, technical glitches or privacy issues—the public could quickly write off the technology entirely.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
While the overhaul caused glitches for many applicants in the previous cycle, officials are hopeful this year will see a much smoother process.
—Helen Rummel, The Arizona Republic, 3 Dec. 2024
Plus, the camera’s reaction time was fast and precise to our movements, with no lags or glitches.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024
Zachary Schermele, USA TODAY, 8 Dec. 2024
These can range from software bugs and glitches to limitations in natural language processing (NLP) capabilities.
—Doaa K. Darwish, Forbes, 5 Dec. 2024
Over the course of the scene, there are VERY SUBTLE digital effects in the rear projection of the city that may at first seem like technical glitches, but will take on something of a more uncanny feel by the end.
—Ayad Akhtar, The Atlantic, 4 Dec. 2024
Anyone who watched the Jake Paul-Mike Tyson fight would be forgiven for questioning whether Netflix is equipped to broadcast live combat sports without technical glitches.
—Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 4 Dec. 2024
That could be an ominous sign for the market, and for the funds themselves as glitches emerge.
—Jesse Pound, CNBC, 4 Dec. 2024
But if the experience is subpar—if users encounter slowdowns, technical glitches or privacy issues—the public could quickly write off the technology entirely.
—Mark R. Weaver, Newsweek, 4 Dec. 2024
While the overhaul caused glitches for many applicants in the previous cycle, officials are hopeful this year will see a much smoother process.
—Helen Rummel, The Arizona Republic, 3 Dec. 2024
Plus, the camera’s reaction time was fast and precise to our movements, with no lags or glitches.
—Devonne Goode, Parents, 29 Nov. 2024
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“Glitches.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/glitches. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
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