error

US /ˈer.ɚ/
UK /ˈer.ɚ/
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1.

Fehler, Irrtum

a mistake

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There was an error in the calculation.
Es gab einen Fehler in der Berechnung.
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The software reported an error.
Die Software meldete einen Fehler.
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mistakefaultflawdefectblunder
2.

Irrtum, Fehlverhalten

the state or condition of being wrong in conduct or judgment

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He admitted his error in judgment.
Er gab seinen Irrtum im Urteil zu.
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To err is human.
Irren ist menschlich.
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misjudgmentmisconceptionfallacyoversightlapse
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trial and errorcomedy of errorsa book is a good friend when it lays bare the errors of the past