error

noun
UK: /ˈer.ər/
US: /ˈer.ɚ/

  1. A mistake or something done incorrectly.

    1. I made an error in my calculations. [ ] [ ]
    2. The error in his logic led to a flawed conclusion regarding company finances. [ ] [ ]

  2. The state of being wrong in opinion or judgment.

    1. He lived in error, believing the Earth was flat. [ ] [ ]
    2. She realized the error of her ways and apologized sincerely after reflection. [ ] [ ]

  3. A problem that prevents a computer program from working correctly.

    1. The program stopped because of an error. [ ] [ ]
    2. Debugging involves identifying and correcting errors that cause the program's instability. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

mistake defect lapse fault oversight inaccuracy blunder
error verb

  1. To make a mistake.

    1. Humans sometimes error in their judgements. [ ] [ ]
    2. To error is human, forgive divine, a proverb that reflects the inevitability of mistakes. [ ] [ ]

  2. To deviate from accuracy or correctness.

    1. The machine may error if not properly calibrated. [ ] [ ]
    2. The data can error significantly if the equipment is improperly maintained at all. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "error" in English means: A mistake or something done incorrectly., The state of being wrong in opinion or judgment., A problem that prevents a computer program from working correctly..

The phonetic transcription of "error" is /ˈer.ər/ in British English and /ˈer.ɚ/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "error": mistake, defect, lapse, fault, oversight, inaccuracy, blunder.

Example usage of "error": "I made an error in my calculations.". More examples on the page.