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Error vs. Mistake
Error
/ˈerə/Examples:
Look for areas where you can admit errors and say so.Fear of error is typically rooted in childhood memories.'You are in error,' he said at last.
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Mistake
/mɪˈsteɪk/Examples:
Mistakes were disastrous.She must be mistaken!No mistaking him.
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Ways to tell them apart:
- An error is often more formal than a mistake.
- Mistakes are usually less severe than errors.
- Errors are usually associated with processes or systems while mistakes are often linked to human actions.
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