1. a mistake or something that is incorrect
2. the state of being wrong or mistaken
3. a problem that prevents a computer program from working correctly
Usage: computing

Examples

• I made an error on the math test.
• The report contains several spelling errors.
• Human error caused the accident.
• The computer program crashed due to a coding error.
• She was in error about the meeting time.
• The bank corrected the error in my account.
• Trial and error is one way to solve problems.