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Ben9108 Posted 7 years ago
Vocabulary

Comment on the usage of fiasco

I would like to seek someone assistance to comment on the usage of the fiasco in the following sentence.

The compressor fiasco was identified after checking conducted by a specialist contractor.

  

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It is an unexpected choice of word in that sentence, most probably incorrect. If it is just referring to a mechanical part breaking or ceasing to function, then "failure" would be suitable.

  • It is an unexpected choice of word in that sentence, most probably incorrect.
  • If it is just referring to a mechanical part breaking or ceasing to function, then "failure" would be suitable.
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It is an unexpected choice of word in that sentence, most probably incorrect. If it is just referring to a mechanical part breaking or ceasing to function, then "failure" would be suitable.

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