Error and Misstatement

Error

Error noun - An unintentional departure from truth or accuracy.
Usage example: a report on the earthquake contained several unfortunate errors

Misstatement and error are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Misstatement" instead a noun "Error".

Nearby Words: err, erroneous, errorless

Misstatement

Misstatement noun - A statement that contains a mistake.
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Error and misstatement are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Error" instead a noun "Misstatement".
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