plural errors
1
: something that is not correct : a wrong action or statement : mistake
I made an error in my calculations.
They uncovered several errors in his report to the committee.
The paper contains numerous spelling errors.
The computer displayed an error message. [=a message indicating that an error has occurred]
The project was a comedy of errors. [=there were many errors made throughout the project]
The company has admitted that it made an error in judgment [=a poor decision] in trying to expand too quickly.
horrifying cases of hospital error
The accident was caused by human error. [=by a mistake made by a person]
2
: a mistake made by a person who is playing a sport (such as baseball or tennis)
The shortstop was charged with an error.
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“Error.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/error. Accessed 26 Jul. 2026.
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