in error
idiom
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.
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The yearly progress in error correction, circuit depth and qubit stability continues to advance technology.
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Sadhasivam Mohanadas, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
In a June 20 opinion, the justices unanimously denied Delehanty’s appeal, saying the trial court did not rule in error on either of those issues.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
In its apology, the department said the post was made in error and did not reflect the views of Sheriff Robert G. Luna or the department.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
Yet eagle-eyed outlets such as Mundo Deportivo spotted that Garcia was immediately uploaded to Hansi Flick’s squad in error.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
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Sadhasivam Mohanadas, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
In a June 20 opinion, the justices unanimously denied Delehanty’s appeal, saying the trial court did not rule in error on either of those issues.
—Quinlan Bentley, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025
In its apology, the department said the post was made in error and did not reflect the views of Sheriff Robert G. Luna or the department.
—Kaitlyn Huamani, Los Angeles Times, 23 June 2025
Yet eagle-eyed outlets such as Mundo Deportivo spotted that Garcia was immediately uploaded to Hansi Flick’s squad in error.
—Tom Sanderson, Forbes.com, 21 June 2025
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“In error.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20error. Accessed 18 Jul. 2025.
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