in error

phrase

1

: not correct : mistaken

I believe your conclusion is in error.

The judge was in error when she allowed the evidence to be admitted.

2

: in a way that is not correct

My earlier statement was made in error.

The evidence was admitted in error.

Examples of in error in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Yet despite putting safeguards in place, including linking a listing to a fine or a conviction, and building in an appeal and a process for removing people added in error, the bill has repeatedly failed to be passed by Congress. — The Week Uk, TheWeek, 3 Nov. 2026

Starlink users in Europe have reported receiving such warnings, and the satellite internet service can actually be quite aggressive in issuing copyright infringement notices, sometimes in error. — Michael Kan, PC Magazine, 2 Nov. 2026

The city later maintained that the correction was made in error, according to previous reporting. — Jamal Goss, CBS News, 27 Oct. 2026

Because this animal was thrashing wildly, Packard could sense he’d been picked up in error. — David MacK, CNN Money, 15 Oct. 2026

Rhymes for in error

• cupbearer
• declarer
• preparer
• repairer
• seafarer
• wayfarer
• bearer
• carer
• fairer
• ferrer
• rarer
• sharer