error
/ˈɛrər/
er · ror
ˈɛ · rər
English Definition
n. a mistake
Significado en Español
error
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
lỗi, sai lầm
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Example Sentence
There was an error in the calculation.
计算中有一个错误。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “error”:
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A
success
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B
blunder
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C
triumph
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D
achievement
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B — blunder.
“error” means n. a mistake
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
A tiny ______ in the math caused the whole final answer to be wrong.
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A
success
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B
error
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C
victory
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D
triumph
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B — error.
“error” means n. a mistake
Common questions about “error”
What does “error” mean?
error — n. a mistake. In Chinese: 错误.
How do you pronounce “error”?
error is pronounced /ˈɛrər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: er · ror.
How do you use “error” in a sentence?
There was an error in the calculation. (计算中有一个错误。)
What are synonyms for “error”?
mistake, fault, blunder — all close in meaning to error (n. a mistake).
Is “error” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. error appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
