error
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
See Examples For:
Source: Fox News poll of 1,003 registered voters conducted July 17-20, 2026; margin of error +/- 3 pct. pts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 10, 2026
A moderator error caused a delay in the removal, TikTok said, but the company alerted law enforcement to the situation, closed several subsequent streams within 90 seconds, and banned the account.
From BBC ● Aug. 9, 2026
CEO Jeff Tangney pointed out on Doximity’s earnings call that the company’s “winning model” had a 4.8% error rate, compared with Anthropic’s Fable 5, which finished with a 13.6% error rate.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 7, 2026
Finding the perfect position appeasing those on either side of an issue is exhausting work and prone to error.
From Slate ● Aug. 5, 2026
He was convinced that the low marks were merely an error of judgment on the teacher’s part.
From "Cheaper by the Dozen" by Frank B. Gilbreth Jr. and Ernestine Gilbreth Carey
Having a conviction thrown out is not enough to do so: A court can vacate someone’s conviction for a number of reasons, including an ineffective attorney or significant errors committed by the judge or prosecution.
From Salon ● Aug. 10, 2026
Compared with their performance after receiving the placebo, they made substantially larger errors when attempting to reach their destinations.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 9, 2026
However, in each case, subtle errors were found that invalidated the arguments.
From Science Daily ● Aug. 6, 2026
But Gawat caught several errors in real time, including a misreading of his vitamin D level, which was low.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 6, 2026
In the list of agreement errors above, for example, the last two sentences appear on my screen free of incriminating squiggles.
From "The Sense of Style" by Steven Pinker
Vocabulary lists containing error
Common Five-letter Words for Wordle, List 2
Looking to grow your vocabulary? Check out this interactive, curated word list from our team of English language specialists at Vocabulary.com – one of over 17,000 lists we've built to help learners worldwide!
Novel Study: The Crucible, Act 1
Interested in learning more words like this one? Our team at Vocabulary.com has got you covered! You can review flashcards, quiz yourself, practice spelling, and more – and it's all completely free to use!
Common Core Grade 5, List 3
Want to remember this word for good? Start your learning journey today with our library of interactive, themed word lists built by the experts at Vocabulary.com – we'll help you make the most of your study time!
