Synonyms of error

Collocations of error

fatal error
Frequency: 80 %

The program crashed due to a fatal error.

human error
Frequency: 70 %

The mistake was attributed to human error.

system error
Frequency: 60 %

The system error caused the website to go down.

coding error
Frequency: 50 %

The bug was a result of a coding error.

margin of error
Frequency: 45 %

The margin of error in the survey results was small.

Idiomatic Expressions for error

  • Phrase: To be in error
    Meaning: To be mistaken or incorrect.
    Usage: The professor pointed out that the student's answer was in error.