What is the meaning of mistake?

noun

  • A wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention.
    • usage: "he made a bad mistake"; "she was quick to point out my errors"; "I could understand his English in spite of his grammatical faults"
  • An understanding of something that is not correct.
    • usage: "he wasn't going to admit his mistake"; "make no mistake about his intentions"; "there must be some misunderstanding-I don't have a sister"
  • Part of a statement that is not correct.
    • usage: "the book was full of errors"

verb

  • Identify incorrectly.
    • usage: "Don't mistake her for her twin sister"
  • To make a mistake or be incorrect.
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