noun
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an error in writing or printing
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another name for corrigendum
Usage
See errata.
Etymology
Origin of erratum
1580–90; < Latin, noun use of errātum wandered, erred, strayed (neuter past participle of errāre ). See err, -ate 1
Example Sentences
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Polish filmmaker Marek Lechki's father-son drama "Erratum" was given special mention.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 15, 2010
In 1913 Duchamp had collaborated with his sisters on a composition called Musical Erratum, the notes of which they had drawn from a hat.
From The Guardian • Jul. 9, 2010
Erratum Sirs: In a recent edition you printed an article on General Wrangel of the White Army.
From Time Magazine Archive
Yet all this terrible reproach is only founded on an Erratum!
From Curiosities of Literature, Vol. 1 by Disraeli, Isaac
Erratum: the change of “mighty” to “magick” has been made.
From No Abolition of Slavery Or the Universal Empire of Love, A poem by Boswell, James
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