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Meaning of error detection and correction

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

error

Pronunciation:/ˈɛɹə(ɹ)//ˈɛɹɚ/

noun

Definitions

  1. The state, quality, or condition of being wrong.

  2. A mistake; an accidental wrong action or a false statement not made deliberately.

  3. Sin; transgression.

  4. A failure to complete a task, usually involving a premature termination.

verb

Definitions

  1. To function improperly due to an error, especially accompanied by error message.

    Example: Remove that line of code and the script should stop erroring there.

  2. To show or contain an error or fault.

    Example: The block transmission errored near the start and could not be received.

  3. To err.