Meaning & Definition of word "Error"
Error
/ˈɛrər/
noun:
- 1. A mistake or inaccuracy, typically in a calculation or process.
- Example: The accountant discovered an error in the financial report that needed correction.
- 2. A deviation from accuracy or correctness.
- Example: He admitted that there was an error in his calculations that affected the results.
- 3. An action that is incorrect or misguided.
- Example: She realized that her decision to invest without researching was a significant error.
- 4. In computer science, an error is a condition that causes a program to produce an incorrect result or to terminate unexpectedly.
- Example: The software crashed due to a critical error in its code.
Etymology
●From Middle English *eror*, from Old French *erreur*, from Latin *error*, meaning 'a wandering, a deviation'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
error of judgment:
A mistake made in assessing a situation.
trial and error:
A method of learning through experimentation and mistakes.
human error:
A mistake made by a person, often contrasted with machine error.
Related Words
mistake:
An act or judgment that is misguided or wrong.
fault:
An error, defect, or imperfection.
blunder:
A serious mistake usually caused by ignorance or confusion.
Slang Meanings of error
Meaning: Epic fail
● Example Sentence: His attempt to cook dinner was an epic fail—burnt and inedible.
Meaning: Fumble
● Example Sentence: I totally fumbled that question during the test.