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Error Definition & Meaning

1. A mistake or inaccuracy made by someone.

Example: The cashier made an error and charged me twice for the same item.

2. A fault or flaw in a system or process.

Example: The error in the software caused the program to crash.

3. A deviation from the correct or expected course of action.

Example: The pilot made an error in judgment and flew too close to the mountains.

4. A misunderstanding or misinterpretation of information.

Example: There was an error in communication and the wrong message was conveyed.

5. A moral or ethical mistake or wrongdoing.

Example: Cheating on the exam was an error in judgment that could have serious consequences.

Examples of the word error used in sentences.

  • The error in the system caused the machine to malfunction.
  • There was an error in the calculation of the bill.
  • I made an error in the spelling of my name on the application form.
  • The error message popped up when I tried to download the file.
  • I apologize for the error in the email I sent earlier.
  • I made an error in my calculations and ended up with the wrong answer.
  • The error in the recipe caused the cookies to turn out burnt.
  • He received an error message when trying to access the website because his password was incorrect.
  • The error message on my computer screen is telling me that I need to update my software.
  • The teacher marked his essay down for errors in grammar and spelling.
  • The newspaper article contained a factual error that needed to be corrected.
  • I made an error in my calculation and ended up with the wrong answer.
  • The company apologized for the error in billing and promptly issued a refund.
  • It's important to check for spelling and grammar errors before submitting your essay.
  • The error message on my computer screen was difficult to understand.
  • The error in the website's code caused an unexpected system crash, frustrating all its users.
  • Despite the error in his calculations, John confidently presented his report to the board of directors.
  • The cashier apologized for the error in the bill and promised to correct it immediately.
  • The error in his judgment led him to make decisions that ultimately cost him his job.
  • The airline company promised to compensate the passengers for their inconvenience caused by the error in the flight schedule.
  • The athlete was disqualified from the race after committing a technical error, much to the disappointment of his team.
  • The journalist had to retract her article and issue an apology after realizing that it contained a serious factual error.
  • Despite his impeccable track record, the surgeon was devastated by the small error he made during the operation.
  • The computer program kept crashing due to a critical error in the coding, much to the frustration of the developer.
  • The teacher carefully marked each student's paper, taking care to point out any errors and provide constructive feedback.
  • The error in processing caused a delay in the shipment of products to customers.
  • Despite his extensive knowledge in the field, the expert's latest report contained a major error.
  • The management team realized their error in judgment when they saw the negative impact on sales.
  • The software developer made several errors in coding, resulting in the program crashing repeatedly.
  • The professor pointed out a careless error in the student's research paper that affected its credibility.
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