to make a mistake or be incorrect
from Old French 'errer', from Latin 'errare' meaning 'to wander, stray, make a mistake', related to 'error'
The phrase 'to err is human' reminds us that making mistakes is a fundamental part of being human - and often how we learn best! Even computers 'err' when they encounter bugs.
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