error
|er-ror|
B1
🇺🇸
/ˈɛrər/
🇬🇧
/ˈɛrə/
mistake
Etymology
Etymology Information
'error' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'error,' where 'errare' meant 'to wander or stray.'
Historical Evolution
'error' changed from the Old French word 'errur' and eventually became the modern English word 'error'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to wander or stray,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'mistake or inaccuracy'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a mistake or inaccuracy, especially in calculation or measurement.
The error in the report led to incorrect conclusions.
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Noun 2
a deviation from what is correct or expected.
The error in judgment cost him his job.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39