Error
/ΛΙΙΉΙ(ΙΉ)/
The meaning and definition of Error, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
verb
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To function improperly due to an error, especially accompanied by error message.
βRemove that line of code and the script should stop erroring there.β
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To show or contain an error or fault.
βThe block transmission errored near the start and could not be received.β
noun
- The state, quality, or condition of being wrong.
- A mistake; an accidental wrong action or a false statement not made deliberately.
Definitions from the Free Dictionary API
Synonyms
err blooper blunder boo-boo defect fault
Origin
From Middle English errour, from Latin error.
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Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)
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