faultmap
nounUK /ˈfɔːltmæp/
US /ˈfɔːltmæp/
A faultmap is a picture that shows where the ground has cracks.
The scientists looked at a faultmap to see where the cracks in the ground were.
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2. A diagram that marks the mistakes or problems in a system or plan.
The teacher made a faultmap of the group project to show what went wrong.
3. A chart used by engineers to show where a machine is likely to break.
The mechanic checked the faultmap before fixing the engine.
4. A computer tool that shows where errors happen in a program.
The coder used a faultmap to find the bug in the game.