What does ERROR mean?

Definition of Error

Part of Speech: Noun

Definition: An error is a mistake or fault in something that has been done or planned. It can also refer to the difference between a calculated or measured value and the true or correct value.

Pronunciation: US: /ˈerər/ UK: /ˈɛrə/

Origin and Usage: The word "error" comes from the Latin word "error", meaning "wandering" or "straying". It has been used in English since the 14th century. The word is commonly used in a variety of contexts, including science, mathematics, and everyday life.

Synonyms: Mistake, blunder, fault, oversight, slip, miscalculation, inaccuracy, misstep, lapse, misjudgment, misunderstanding, misconception

Related Words: Fault, wrong, lapse, slip, blunder

Example Sentences:

• She made an error in her calculations and got the wrong answer.
• The report contained several errors that needed to be corrected.
• The referee made an error in judgment and awarded the wrong team a penalty.
• It was an error of judgment to trust him with such an important task.
• The error in the measurement was due to a faulty instrument.