AWL Sublist 4 · Academic Word

error

/ˈerər/ Syllables: ˈer·ror

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Arabic Translation & Context

Synonyms & Antonyms

A mistake or inaccuracy; a deviation from what is correct.

Synonyms

mistake inaccuracy deviation

Antonyms

accuracy precision

Translations

error in Arabic

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Arabic Meaning

خطأ، غلطة

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Easy Explanation (Arabic)

شيء غير صحيح أو غير دقيق، أو انحراف عن الصواب.

Easy Explanation

An error is a mistake or inaccuracy. Measurement error occurs in all research. Researchers try to reduce error through rigorous methods.

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Memory TipError comes from Latin 'errare' meaning to wander — an error wanders from the correct path.

Contextual Examples

A small margin of error is acceptable in most large-scale survey-based research studies.

Systematic errors can bias results and undermine the validity of conclusions drawn.

The analysis revealed a significant error in the original data coding used in the study.

Word Families & Pronunciation

PART OF SPEECH	FORM
adjective	erroneous
adverb	erroneously