Error Definition & Meaning
error
- noun
- a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention; "he made a bad mistake"; "she was quick to point out my errors"; "I could understand his English in spite of his grammatical faults"
- inadvertent incorrectness
- a misconception resulting from incorrect information
- (baseball) a failure of a defensive player to make an out when normal play would have sufficed
- departure from what is ethically acceptable
- (computer science) the occurrence of an incorrect result produced by a computer
- part of a statement that is not correct; "the book was full of errors"
"Error" in song lyrics
See how error is used in real songs:
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"The Trial and error"
3 Melancholy Gypsies — Beautiful Mind -
"conmigo error"
7 Notas 7 Colores — Con Esos Ojitos -
"Do not make an error"
Artifacts — Skwad Training
Words that rhyme with error
Usage tips for "error"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "error" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for error to find words that pair well.