error
gb/ˈɛɹɚ/ us/ˈɛɹɚ/
A2
Inglés
~ 1700
hiba, szoftverhiba, eltérés, mérési hiba
SUSTANTIVO
A2
1
hiba
A2
Patrón de uso:
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
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.
Error frecuente:
Learners often confuse 'error' with 'mistake' — 'error' is slightly more formal and often used in technical or official contexts.
Significado
A mistake or inaccuracy
Colocaciones
make an error
|correct an error
|human error
|serious error
|find an error
Sinónimos
mistake (More common in everyday speech; broader and less formal than 'error'.)
|
blunder (A very careless or serious mistake.)
Antónimos
accuracy (The quality of being correct or precise.)
|
correctness (The state of being free from errors.)
Temas
daily life
|work
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definición
Something that is not correct; a mistake.
A mistake, inaccuracy, or wrong action that causes something to be incorrect or go wrong.
SUSTANTIVO
B1
TECHNICAL
2
hiba
B1
szoftverhiba
B2
Patrón de uso:
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
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.
Error frecuente:
Learners sometimes confuse 'error' with 'virus', but a virus is malicious software, while an error is a malfunction.
Significado
A problem in computing
Colocaciones
error code
|syntax error
|runtime error
|system error
Sinónimos
bug (Informal term for a flaw in software.)
|
fault (A defect or flaw in a system or device.)
Antónimos
functionality (The ability of a system to operate correctly.)
Temas
technology
|computing
Definición
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.
SUSTANTIVO
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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
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.
Significado
Inaccuracy in measurement
Colocaciones
margin of error
|measurement error
|calculation error
Sinónimos
inaccuracy (General lack of correctness; broader than 'error'.)
Antónimos
precision (Exactness and accuracy in measurement.)
Temas
science
|mathematics
|education
Definición
A difference between a number you find and the real number.
The difference between a measured or calculated value and the true value.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
error
AFI
GB/ˈɛɹɚ/
US/ˈɛɹɚ/
Sílabas y acento
er - ror (2 sílabas)
Stress on 1st syllable (er)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: error
- Plural: error, errors
Familia de palabras
Forms
errors
noun
Related words
erroneous
adjective C1
erroneously
adverb
Advanced or less common
err
verb
Expresiones
human error
1/hjˈumən ˈɛɹɚ/
fixed phrase
Mistake caused by a person
A mistake made by a person, not by a machine or system.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos
- We learned how to fix the machine through trial and error.
- Cooking without a recipe is often trial and error.