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.

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There’s also development in error correction, because quantum computers are quite sensitive to environments. Tal Rosenberg, Chicago Tribune, 19 Aug. 2026 They will also be allowed to appeal the label if it was applied in error. Jibin Joseph, PC Magazine, 11 Aug. 2026 Because of this, 538 voters received an incorrect ballot, which did not include the Western commissioner race, and were cast in error, according to the board. Jenna Ebbers, Kansas City Star, 5 Aug. 2026 This response was followed by headlines that suggested the FDA may have blamed Taylor Farms in error. Beth Mole, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for in error

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“In error.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/in%20error. Accessed 24 Aug. 2026.

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