fencepost error

ˈfɛnsˌpoʊst ˈɛrər

Definition

Definition of fencepost error - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technology

TECH.

off-by-one error in programming calculations

TECH.

The loop failed due to a fencepost error.
Debugging revealed a fencepost error in the code.
The software crashed due to a fencepost error.

off-by-one error

Add a suggestion |

Feedback:

Expressions with error

fat-finger error

mistake made by pressing wrong key

He sent the email to the wrong person due to a fat-finger error.

schoolboy error

basic mistake made by someone inexperienced

He made a schoolboy error in the final match.

error out

stop working because of a mistake

The system might error out during the update.

by trial and error

adv.

learning by trying different methods

She solved the puzzle by trial and error.

room for error

margin allowed for mistakes in a process

The project plan includes room for error.

see the error of one's ways

understand reasons why previous actions were wrong or mistaken

He finally saw the error of his ways and apologized.

View all translations of fencepost error

✨Click below to see the appropriate translations facing each meaning.

French:erreur de décalage, ...
German:Off-by-one-Fehler, ...
Italian:errore di uno in più, ...
Spanish:error de poste de cerca, ...
Portuguese:erro off-by-one, ...
Chinese:越界一位错误, ...
Japanese:フェンスポストエラー, ...
Arabic:خَطَأُ السِّيَاجِ, ...
Hebrew:שְׁגִיאָה תָּכְנִית, ...
Russian:ошибка fencepost, ...
Ukrainian:помилка на одиницю, ...
Hindi:फेंसपोस्ट त्रुटि, ...
Bengali:ফেন্সপোস্ট ত্রুটি, ...
Catalan:error de desfasament, ...
Czech:chyba o jedničku, ...
Danish:hegnspælsfejl, ...
Dutch:fencepostfout, ...
Greek:σφάλμα περίφραξης, ...
Hungarian:eggyel eltérő hiba, ...
Khmer:កំហុសលើសឬខ្វះមួយ, ...
Korean:펜스포스트 오류, ...
Persian:خطای Fencepost, ...
Polish:błąd o jeden, ...
Portuguese (BR):erro de contagem, ...
Romanian:eroare de tip fencepost, ...
Swedish:staketfelsfel, ...
Thai:ข้อผิดพลาด fencepost, ...
Turkish:çit direği hatası, ...
Vietnamese:lỗi fencepost, ...

Discover how Reverso redefines the dictionary

Go beyond “simple words”

100,000 expressions & idioms Understand any expression you come across: from corporate jargon like 💬 touch base or ↩️ circle back to everyday expressions such as 🌊 out of the blue or 🦆 lame duck, as well as idioms like 🍲 spill the beans and 🐎 hold your horses.

40,000 images When you search for a concrete noun or object, images help you grasp the meaning at a glance. Try searching for 🧵 puppytooth, 🎠 merry-go-round, ⚜️ fleur-de-lys, or 💤 bunk bed.

Informal language & slang Everyday conversations are packed with informal expressions and slang. Meanings are clearly tagged, so you'll always know when a word is casual. Look up hangry (😋 hungry + 😡 angry), 😎 rizz, 🕹️ noob, or 🔑 low-key.

Abbreviations & acronyms Quickly decode modern abbreviations and acronyms. Go from IDK to OMG in seconds and stay up to date with popular abbreviations such as 🐐 GOAT, 📜 tl;dr, 👀 POV, or 🖥️ AFK.

Regional usage (US / UK) Reverso highlights regional differences between American and British English. You’ll never have to wonder where a word is commonly used: try lift vs. elevator, courgette vs. zucchini, or popular British slang like dodgy or banter. What’s more, when you search for 'color', you’ll immediately see its British counterpart, 'colour'.

Get more than a simple definition

Translations for each meaning View translations alongside each meaning to see how a word is translated in each context. Simply toggle translations ON and choose among 25+ languages. You can also display the translation of definitions or examples into your native language to deepen your understanding.

Synonyms & related words by meaning View synonyms and related words for each meaning, not just for the word as a whole. This helps you choose the most accurate word for your context. Click the

icon to discover related terms: analogies, antonyms, common collocates, words with same roots, umbrella terms… Try with happening or hunch.

Multiple examples for every meaning Each meaning comes with three real-life examples to show you how the word is used in different contexts. Click the

icon next to the first example to see two additional options and learn to use new vocabulary naturally.

Go from understanding to mastery

Save words for later review Click the

icon to save words you want to revisit. You can also save a specific meaning by clicking on the

icon next to it. For example, you might want to save the word “table” as a verb, which means “to postpone”.

Practice with personalized flashcards Reverso automatically transforms your searches and saved words into personalized flashcards and quizzes, featuring high-quality audio and usage examples. This helps you transform terms you only recognize into words you actually use confidently.

Learn with Netflix, YouTube, and your favorite texts With Reverso Chrome extension, transform movies, TV shows, articles, or song lyrics into an interactive lesson. Look up words and expressions in one click on any website and learn with your favorite content.