error

Error is part of the Academic Word List. It is important for students in college and university.

Pronunciation

• enPR: ĕr'ə(r)
• IPA: /ˈɛrə(ɹ)/
• SAMPA: /"Er@(r)/
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Homophones

• era (depending on pronunciation)

Noun

Singular error

Plural errors

1. An error is something which is accidentally not correct.

   The bank made an error and gave me too much money.

Synonyms

• mistake