programming error
ˈproʊɡræmɪŋ ˈɛrər
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Definition of programming error - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
technologyTECH.mistake in a computer program's codeTECH.
  • The software crashed due to a programming error.
bug
2.
logic errorTECH.error caused by incorrect logic in a programTECH.
  • A programming error in the algorithm led to incorrect results.
bug fault
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Expressions with programming

regular programmingadj.
occurring at consistent intervals
The team follows a regular programming schedule.
network programmingn.
schedule of programs for broadcast on a network
The network programming for the week includes several new shows.
broadcast programmingn.
the content that is aired on radio or TV
The broadcast programming includes news, sports, and entertainment shows.
basic programmingn.
introductory computer coding skills covering simple logic structures and commands
The course teaches basic programming before moving to more advanced software development.
computer programmingn.
writing, fixing, or improving code for computer programs
Computer programming requires attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
object-oriented programmingn.
programming style using objects to organize code and data
Object-oriented programming makes code easier to reuse and maintain.

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 programming error

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Terms with programming error included in their meaning

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exceptionn.
technology
error disrupting normal processing in programming
fencepost errorn.
technology
off-by-one error in programming calculations

Examples of programming error in a sentence

  • He spent hours fixing a programming error.
  • The software crashed due to a programming error.
  • A minor programming error caused the system to fail.

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  1. French:erreur de programmation, ...
  2. German:Programmierfehler, Logikfehler, ...
  3. Italian:errore di programmazione, ...
  4. Spanish:error de programación, ...
  5. Portuguese:erro de programação, ...
  6. Chinese:编程错误, 逻辑错误, ...
  7. Japanese:プログラミングエラー, 論理エラー, ...
  8. Arabic:خَطَأ بَرْمَجِيّ, خَطَأ في البَرْمَجة, ...
  9. Hebrew:שְׁגִיאַת תִּכְנוּת, שְׁגִיאָה לוֹגִית, ...
  10. Russian:ошибка программирования, логическая ошибка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:помилка в коді, логічна помилка, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रोग्रामिंग त्रुटि, तार्किक त्रुटि, ...
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