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
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In doing so, the City approved the language in error before the developer fabricated the sign.
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Joe Rubin, Sacramento Bee, 12 Apr. 2024
Israel said the airstrike was conducted in error and sacked or reprimanded several officers, but Mr. Biden was outraged.
—Tia Goldenberg and Wafaa Shurafa, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2024
The commission said the license was issued in error.
—Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 19 Mar. 2024
Two sources who reached out directly to the Foundation for clarity on this form say they were told that it was issued in error, and were reissued 1099-MISC forms.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2024
According to the agency, efforts to recover ERC funds claimed in error have saved the U.S. government more than $1 billion.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
In some cases, in part due to the changing guidance, platforms may send taxpayers 1099-K Forms in error this year — such as for transactions between family and friends or for expense sharing between roommates, according to the IRS.
—Cora Lewis, Quartz, 22 Mar. 2024
Please disregard this email as it was sent out in error.
—Taesik Yoon, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Dozens of acceptance letters to the prestigious Sumner Academy of Arts & Science in Kansas City, Kansas, were mailed out in error, triggering a broader review of the applications that have been denied and approved for admission, according to the school district.
—Bill Lukitsch, Kansas City Star, 8 Mar. 2024
Joe Rubin, Sacramento Bee, 12 Apr. 2024
Israel said the airstrike was conducted in error and sacked or reprimanded several officers, but Mr. Biden was outraged.
—Tia Goldenberg and Wafaa Shurafa, The Christian Science Monitor, 10 Apr. 2024
The commission said the license was issued in error.
—Paul Egan, Detroit Free Press, 19 Mar. 2024
Two sources who reached out directly to the Foundation for clarity on this form say they were told that it was issued in error, and were reissued 1099-MISC forms.
—Katie Kilkenny, The Hollywood Reporter, 21 Feb. 2024
According to the agency, efforts to recover ERC funds claimed in error have saved the U.S. government more than $1 billion.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 30 Mar. 2024
In some cases, in part due to the changing guidance, platforms may send taxpayers 1099-K Forms in error this year — such as for transactions between family and friends or for expense sharing between roommates, according to the IRS.
—Cora Lewis, Quartz, 22 Mar. 2024
Please disregard this email as it was sent out in error.
—Taesik Yoon, Forbes, 29 Feb. 2024
Dozens of acceptance letters to the prestigious Sumner Academy of Arts & Science in Kansas City, Kansas, were mailed out in error, triggering a broader review of the applications that have been denied and approved for admission, according to the school district.
—Bill Lukitsch, Kansas City Star, 8 Mar. 2024
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“In error.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20error. Accessed 26 Apr. 2024.
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