computer error
kəmˈpjuːtər ˈɛrər
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Definition of computer error - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
computer scienceTECH.incorrect result produced by a computerTECH.
  • The program crashed due to a computer error.
glitch system error
2.
technologyTECH.unexpected malfunction in a computer systemTECH.
  • A computer error caused the system to reboot.
computer bug
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Expressions with computer

computer junkien.
enthusiast who loves learning about computers
She's a computer junkie, always exploring new software.
computer bugn.
fault in programs, devices or systems causing unexpected trouble
A computer bug crashed the app right before the demo.
the computer's downexp.
not working because it is turned off or powered down
The computer's down because I turned it off last night.
computer says noexp.
humorous phrase for unhelpful customer service relying on computers
I asked for a refund, but the computer says no.
under the computer hoodadv.
in the underlying software or hardware
The program runs smoothly under the computer hood.
bring your own computerv.
bring personal laptop to an event
The workshop requires you to bring your own computer.

Expressions with error

fat-finger errorn.
mistake made by pressing wrong key
He sent the email to the wrong person due to a fat-finger error.
schoolboy errorn.
basic mistake made by someone inexperienced
He made a schoolboy error in the final match.
error outv.
stop working because of a mistake
The system might error out during the update.
by trial and erroradv.
learning by trying different methods
She solved the puzzle by trial and error.
room for errorn.
margin allowed for mistakes in a process
The project plan includes room for error.
see the error of one's waysv.
understand reasons why previous actions were wrong or mistaken
He finally saw the error of his ways and apologized.
margin for errorn.
allowance for mistakes in a process or activity
The project plan includes a margin for error.
error crept inexp.
mistake appeared slowly in writing or speaking
An error crept in during the final edit of the report.
typing errorn.
mistake made when pressing the wrong keys while typing
There was a typing error in the email address.
trial-and-errorn.
gaining knowledge through repeated attempts
His success was due to trial-and-error.

Terms related to computer error

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computationalcomputecomputingerroneousanomalybugdefectfailurefaultissuemalfunctionproblem

Terms with computer error included in their meaning

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fix a bugv.
technology
correct an error in a computer program
white screen of deathn.
technology
blank white screen showing a serious computer error
panicn.
technology
computer system crash due to a fatal error
buggedadj.
technology
affected by a computer error or glitch
machine check interruptn.
computing
signal indicating a hardware error in a computer system
misinputn.
computer error
incorrect data entered into a system
Parity RAMn.
technology
computer memory with error detection capability
soft errorn.
technology
error in a computer system that does not damage the system's hardware

Examples of computer error in a sentence

  • The report was delayed due to a computer error.
  • The project was delayed due to a computer error.
  • A computer error wiped out the entire database.

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  1. French:erreur informatique, ...
  2. German:Computerfehler, ...
  3. Italian:errore del computer, ...
  4. Spanish:error informático, ...
  5. Portuguese:erro de computador, ...
  6. Chinese:计算机错误, 系统错误, ...
  7. Japanese:コンピュータエラー, PCエラー, ...
  8. Arabic:خَطَأ حاسُوبِي, عُطل حاسُوبي, ...
  9. Hebrew:שְׁגִיאַת מַחְשֵׁב, שְׁגִיאַת מַחְשֵׁב, ...
  10. Russian:компьютерная ошибка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:комп'ютерний збій, системна помилка, ...
  12. Hindi:कंप्यूटर त्रुटि, सिस्टम त्रुटि, ...

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