error

US /ˈer.ɚ/

UK /ˈer.ɚ/

1.

a mistake

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There was an error in the calculation.

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The software reported an error.

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mistake fault flaw defect blunder

2.

the state or condition of being wrong in conduct or judgment

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He admitted his error in judgment.

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To err is human.

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misjudgment misconception fallacy oversight lapse

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trial and error comedy of errors a book is a good friend when it lays bare the errors of the past