Word: Error

Pronunciation

/ˈɛrər/

Definitions

• Noun: A mistake or fault in action, calculation, opinion, or judgment. For example: “The pilot made an error in navigation, causing the plane to be off course.”
  • Mathematics: An incorrect result obtained from applying a procedure, method, or formula. Example: “The difference between the actual answer and the computed one was due to an arithmetic error.”
  • Computing: An exception or fault in a program that causes it to produce unintended results or crash. Example: “The system returned an ‘internal server error’ message.”

Phrases

• “To err is human”: This phrase emphasizes that making mistakes is a natural part of being human.
• “Error of judgment”: A wrong decision or assessment made by someone.
• “Correct an error”: To rectify or amend a mistake.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “After reviewing her work, she found several errors in her calculations.”
• “He learned from his errors and became a better programmer because of them.”
• “It was an unfortunate error in judgment to trust the unreliable source.”

Synonyms

• Mistake
• Misstep
• Slip-up
• Fault
• Miscalculation
• Oversight
• Flaw
• Blunder
• Inaccuracy
• Bug (in computing context)