Meaning of the word "make a mistake" in English

What does "make a mistake" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

make a mistake

US /meɪk ə mɪˈsteɪk/
UK /meɪk ə mɪˈsteɪk/
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Phrase

to do something incorrectly or to be wrong about something

Example:
It's okay to make a mistake as long as you learn from it.
I think I made a mistake in the calculations.