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Error

noun
/ˈɛɹə(ɹ)/
Word Frequency: 46.7

Definitions

1.nounThe state, quality, or condition of being wrong.
2.nounA mistake; an accidental wrong action or a false statement not made deliberately.
3.nounSin; transgression.
4.nounA failure to complete a task, usually involving a premature termination.
5.nounThe difference between a measured or calculated value and a true one.
6.nounA play which is scored as having been made incorrectly.
7.nounOne or more mistakes in a trial that could be grounds for review of the judgement.
8.nounAny alteration in the DNA chemical structure occurring during DNA replication, recombination or repairing.
9.verbTo function improperly due to an error, especially accompanied by error message.
"Remove that line of code and the script should stop erroring there."
10.verbTo show or contain an error or fault.
"The block transmission errored near the start and could not be received."
11.verbTo err.

Synonyms

blooperblunderboo-boodefectfaultfaux pasflubflufffumblegaffelapsemistake

Rhymes With

holy terrorsnarercarerseafarerstandard-bearersparerstarerscarer
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