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.

Examples of in error in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

The bill comes after numerous VCL workers were terminated in error earlier this year, but many were rehired following significant backlash to the move. —Sarah Fortinsky, The Hill, 7 May 2025

Parking Revenue Recovery Services also dismissed any parking notices for individuals who entered the wrong license plate or were issued notices in error. —Sam Tabachnik, Denver Post, 6 June 2025

Whoop says the blog post that promised free upgrades after six months was posted in error. —Will McCurdy, PC Magazine, 24 May 2025

Rhymes for in error

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