error
Example Sentences
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The office discovered that the ballots were uncounted due to a staff error.
From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026
Relatively high valuations also limit the margin for error if macroeconomic conditions become more hostile.
From MarketWatch • May 6, 2026
In his interview with Barron’s, Fitzsimons highlighted Google’s quantum error correction breakthrough at the end of 2024, which marked a turning point for the industry.
From Barron's • May 5, 2026
Understanding these mechanisms allows scientists to predict new reactions, improve efficiency, and avoid costly trial and error.
From Science Daily • May 5, 2026
Millwrights had learnt by trial and error what worked and what did not, but rapid advance required systematic experimentation, and this only occurred after the experimental method had been elevated to a new intellectual status.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
Vocabulary lists containing error
Common Five-letter Words for Wordle, List 2
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Novel Study: The Crucible, Act 1
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Common Core Grade 5, List 3
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