verb
- makes a mistake or does something incorrectly
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘err’
Examples
- She rarely errs in her calculations.
- The computer system errs when given incomplete data.
- He errs on the side of caution when making important decisions.
- The student errs by not checking his work carefully.
- Anyone who errs in judgment can learn from the experience.
- The GPS sometimes errs in heavy traffic areas.