a misconception resulting from incorrect information
part of a statement that is not correct; "the book was full of errors"
(computer science) the occurrence of an incorrect result produced by a computer
Mistake
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention;
(baseball) a failure of a defensive player to make an out when normal play would have sufficed
MISTAKE
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention;
an understanding of something that is not correct; "he wasn't going to admit his mistake"; "make no mistake about his intentions"; "there must be some misunderstanding--I don't have a sister"
part of a statement that is not correct; "the book was full of errors"
to make a mistake or be incorrect
error
identify incorrectly; "Don't mistake her for her twin sister"