error
noun
a deviation from accuracy or correctness; a mistake, as in action or speech.
errors
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pluralof error.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Jack Wilson was a shortstop with elite range and a powerful arm during a 12-year MLB career from 2001-12, yet he never played a full season with fewer than 10 errors.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026
Having a conviction thrown out is not enough to do so: A court can vacate someone’s conviction for a number of reasons, including an ineffective attorney or significant errors committed by the judge or prosecution.
From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2026
Compared with their performance after receiving the placebo, they made substantially larger errors when attempting to reach their destinations.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 9, 2026
The 56-year-old has apologised for "errors" he made in those controversial proposals, but did not step down after receiving the backing of senior executives in a meeting in Morocco on Wednesday.
From BBC ● Aug. 7, 2026
He drawled, “Yes, an educated man is handy. For instance—when there are errors in Moore, he can find them.”
From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham
