error
gb/ˈɛɹɚ/ us/ˈɛɹɚ/
A2
English
~ 1700
hiba, szoftverhiba, eltérés, mérési hiba
NOUN
A2
1
hiba
A2
Usage pattern:
an error in [something]
The report contained a major error in the data.
A jelentés adataiban súlyos hiba volt.
She admitted making an error in her calculations.
Elismerte, hogy hibát követett el a számításaiban.
Human error was the main cause of the accident.
He spotted an error in the spelling of her name.
The system automatically checks for errors before sending the form.
Learner examples
I made an error in my homework.
Hibát követtem el a házi feladatomban.
There is an error in this word.
Hiba van ebben a szóban.
He found an error in the book.
We must fix the error.
The computer shows an error.
Common mistake:
Learners often confuse 'error' with 'mistake' — 'error' is slightly more formal and often used in technical or official contexts.
Meaning
A mistake or inaccuracy
Collocations
make an error
|correct an error
|human error
|serious error
|find an error
Synonyms
mistake (More common in everyday speech; broader and less formal than 'error'.)
|
blunder (A very careless or serious mistake.)
Antonyms
accuracy (The quality of being correct or precise.)
|
correctness (The state of being free from errors.)
Themes
daily life
|work
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
Something that is not correct; a mistake.
A mistake, inaccuracy, or wrong action that causes something to be incorrect or go wrong.
NOUN
B1
TECHNICAL
2
hiba
B1
szoftverhiba
B2
Usage pattern:
an error message
The program crashed due to a runtime error.
A program futásidejű hiba miatt összeomlott.
If you see an error message, restart your computer.
Ha hibaüzenetet látsz, indítsd újra a számítógépet.
A syntax error prevents the code from compiling.
The technician fixed the system error quickly.
Learner examples
The computer shows an error message.
A számítógép hibaüzenetet jelenít meg.
I cannot open the file because of an error.
Hiba miatt nem tudom megnyitni a fájlt.
There is an error in the program.
This game has many errors.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'error' with 'virus', but a virus is malicious software, while an error is a malfunction.
Meaning
A problem in computing
Collocations
error code
|syntax error
|runtime error
|system error
Synonyms
bug (Informal term for a flaw in software.)
|
fault (A defect or flaw in a system or device.)
Antonyms
functionality (The ability of a system to operate correctly.)
Themes
technology
|computing
Definition
A problem in a computer program or system that stops it from working right.
A problem that occurs in a computer program, system, or process that causes it to work incorrectly.
NOUN
B2
TECHNICAL
3
The margin of error for this survey is plus or minus three percent.
Ennek a felmérésnek a hibahatára plusz-mínusz három százalék.
Measurement errors can affect the results of the experiment.
A mérési hibák befolyásolhatják a kísérlet eredményeit.
The scientist tried to minimize calculation errors.
Learner examples
There is an error in my math answer.
Hiba van a matekfeladatom eredményében.
Small errors can change the result.
A kis hibák is megváltoztathatják az eredményt.
We must check for errors in the numbers.
Meaning
Inaccuracy in measurement
Collocations
margin of error
|measurement error
|calculation error
Synonyms
inaccuracy (General lack of correctness; broader than 'error'.)
Antonyms
precision (Exactness and accuracy in measurement.)
Themes
science
|mathematics
|education
Definition
A difference between a number you find and the real number.
The difference between a measured or calculated value and the true value.
Grammar
Dictionary form
error
IPA
GB/ˈɛɹɚ/
US/ˈɛɹɚ/
Syllables & stress
er - ror (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (er)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: error
- Plural: error, errors
Word family
Forms
errors
noun
Related words
erroneous
adjective C1
erroneously
adverb
Advanced or less common
err
verb
Expressions
human error
1/hjˈumən ˈɛɹɚ/
fixed phrase
Mistake caused by a person
A mistake made by a person, not by a machine or system.
Examples
- The accident was blamed on human error.
- Most security breaches happen because of human error.
in error
1/ˈɪn ˈɛɹɚ/
fixed phrase
formal
Being wrong about something
Being wrong about something; not correct.
Examples
- The company admitted it was in error when it sent the wrong bill.
- He acted in error, thinking the road was clear.
trial and error
1/tɹˈaɪl ˈænd ˈɛɹɚ/
fixed phrase
Learning by trying and failing
A way to solve problems by trying different things and learning from mistakes until you find what works.
Examples
- Learning to cook often involves trial and error.
- We learned to fix the engine through trial and error.
- We found the best design through trial and error.
- Cooking well often comes from trial and error.
trial and error
2/tɹˈaɪl ˈænd ˈɛɹɚ/
fixed phrase
Problem-solving by repeated attempts
Trying many times and learning from mistakes until you find the right way.
Examples
- We learned how to fix the machine through trial and error.
- Cooking without a recipe is often trial and error.