double fault
A 'double fault' signifies critical errors in both sports and computing, resulting in penalties or system failures.
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Definition
B2Tennis
(sports)Failing to serve the ball correctly on two consecutive attempts, causing the opponent to win the point.
Example
- She lost the match after committing a double fault on her final serve.
C1Computing
(technical)An error that occurs when the system encounters another fault while trying to handle an initial fault, often leading to a system crash.
Example
- The system experienced a double fault, resulting in an immediate shutdown.
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