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error

error

Meaning of error

English

something that is done wrongly or is not correct

中文

一个失误

error

Pronunciation

British English
/ˈerə/
American English
/ˈerɚ/

error with Chinese translation

error usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

There is an error in this calculation.

这个计算里有一个错误。

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

Please help me find the errors.

请帮我找出错误。

error synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between error, mistake, slip, typo, bug, blunder, inaccuracy, and fault

mistake
🇬🇧English

Everyday word; error is more formal or technical.

B1very often

ENI made a mistake in the calculation.

S
🇬🇧English
slip

A small careless mistake.

B1often

ENIt was just a slip of the tongue.

T
🇬🇧English
typo

Only a typing or printing mistake.

B1often

ENSorry, that was just a typo.

B
🇬🇧English
bug

A fault in software or code.

B1often

ENWe fixed a bug in the app.

B
🇬🇧English
blunder

A big, stupid mistake.

B1rare word

ENThe decision was a serious blunder.

O
🇬🇧English
oversight

A mistake made by failing to notice something.

B1rare word

ENThe missing date was an oversight.

Advanced: broader words

I
🇬🇧English
inaccuracy

Something not exactly correct in facts or figures.

B1rare word

ENThe article contained several inaccuracies.

F
🇬🇧English
fault

A defect, or responsibility for something going wrong.

B1often

ENThe fault was found in the wiring.

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Questions about this word

What does error mean?

something that is done wrongly or is not correct

How do you pronounce error?

error is pronounced [ˈerə].

How is error used in a sentence?

这个计算里有一个错误。 Translation: There is an error in this calculation.

Is error part of Customer Communication vocabulary?

Yes, error can be learned in the Customer Communication topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is error part of Errors and Bugs vocabulary?

Yes, error can be learned in the Errors and Bugs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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