err (C2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ɜːr/
Definition
Make a mistake or deviate from the correct path or standard.
Examples
To err is human, but to forgive is divine.
The software program began to err after the latest update caused a conflict with the operating system.
He chose to err on the side of caution by bringing an umbrella despite the sunny forecast.
How to Use err
- err on the side of (idiom)
- to choose a safer option to avoid risk — "The committee decided to err on the side of caution regarding the budget."
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