Error

/ΛˆΙ›ΙΉΙ™(ΙΉ)/

The meaning and definition of Error, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.

Definition

verb
  1. To function improperly due to an error, especially accompanied by error message.
    β€œRemove that line of code and the script should stop erroring there.”
  2. To show or contain an error or fault.
    β€œThe block transmission errored near the start and could not be received.”
noun
  1. The state, quality, or condition of being wrong.
  2. A mistake; an accidental wrong action or a false statement not made deliberately.
Synonyms err blooper blunder boo-boo defect fault

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