Note to Self:

Be careful about definitions and the words I use. What is the real definition of a fix?

This one is real. Note the ones in bold

fix ( P ) Pronunciation Key (fks)

v. fixed, fix·ing, fix·es

v. tr.

• To place securely; make stable or firm: fixed the tent poles in the ground. See Synonyms at fasten.
• To secure to another; attach: fixing the notice to the board with tacks.
• To put into a stable or unalterable form: tried to fix the conversation in her memory.
• To make (a chemical substance) nonvolatile or solid.
• Biology. To convert (nitrogen) into stable, biologically assimilable compounds.
• To kill and preserve (a specimen) intact for microscopic study.
• To prevent discoloration of (a photographic image) by washing or coating with a chemical preservative.
• To direct steadily: fixed her eyes on the road ahead.
• To capture or hold: The man with the long beard fixed our attention.
• To set or place definitely; establish: fixed her residence in a coastal village.
• To determine with accuracy; ascertain: fixed the date of the ancient artifacts.
• To agree on; arrange: fix a time to meet.
• To assign; attribute: fixing the blame.
• To correct or set right; adjust: fix a misspelling; fix the out-of-date accounts.
• To restore to proper condition or working order; repair: fix a broken machine.
• Computer Science. To convert (data) from floating-point notation to fixed-point notation.
• To make ready; prepare: fixed the room for the guests; fix lunch for the kids; fixed himself a milkshake.
• To spay or castrate (an animal).
• Informal. To take revenge upon; get even with.
• To influence the outcome or actions of by improper or unlawful means: fix a prizefight; fix a jury

This one has an element of fiction appended.

de·fect ( P ) Pronunciation Key (dfkt, d-fkt)

n.

• The lack of something necessary or desirable for completion or perfection; a deficiency: a visual defect.
• An imperfection that causes inadequacy or failure; a shortcoming. See Synonyms at blemish.
• A perfectly working functional piece of software which, through no fault of the developer, has users who are unable to take advantage of its features.

Thanks to Roger Pembery for sending these on to me.