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Definitions

error

[er-er] / ˈɛr ər /
NOUN
mistake; wrong
Synonyms
STRONGEST
blunder failure fault flaw glitch inaccuracy lapse miscalculation miscue misdeed mismanagement misstep misunderstanding offense omission sin transgression wrongdoing
STRONG
X absurdity boner boo-boo delinquency delusion deviation erratum fall fallacy falsehood falsity goof howler misapprehension misconception miss oversight screamer slight slip solecism stumble trespass untruth
WEAK
bad job faux pas misbelief misjudgment screwup slipup
Antonyms
STRONGEST
accuracy achievement behavior correctness obedience perfection right strength success
STRONG
certainty fact honesty reality surety truth
WEAK
correction validity

Example Sentences

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That’s when an error opened the door for the Cougars to take a 2-0 lead.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026

Because error rates now carry financial penalties, states are under pressure to invest in staffing, technology and oversight — costly upgrades that many can’t afford, but are necessary to avoid even larger future liabilities.

From Salon • Apr. 6, 2026

This allows the system to plan more effectively and avoid unnecessary trial and error.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Despite an error against Manchester City in the Carabao Cup final, Arteta stuck with cup goalkeeper Kepa Arrizabalaga in favour of regular David Raya.

From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026

After more weeks of trial and error and testing and retesting, they succeeded in locating a bullet lost in a different man's body for years.

From "Ambushed!" by Gail Jarrow