Exception and Error

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Exception

Exception noun - Something that is different from what is ordinary or expected.
Usage example: her tardiness today is an exception; usually she's on time
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Error and exception are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Error" instead a noun "Exception".
Nearby Words: exceptional, exceptionally, exceptionable, exceptionality, exceptive

Error

Error noun - An unintentional departure from truth or accuracy.
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Exception and error are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Exception" instead a noun "Error".
Nearby Words: err, erroneous, errorless

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human human exception human error
rare rare exception rare error
notable notable exception notable error
particular particular exception particular error
Other adjectives: common, true, single, glaring, obvious, small, logical, real, big, great, serious, unfortunate, slight, main, important, major, possible, minor, apparent, weird, occasional, intentional, technical, biggest.
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