Err ( verb , noun )

(As a verb)

Err ( verb )

1. To make a mistake or be incorrect.
2. To deviate from a course or standard.
3. To make a moral error.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english ierran; akin to old high german irren to wander, latin errare to wander, err.

Examples:

1. He erred in his calculations.
2. She erred by not following instructions.
3. He erred morally by stealing the money.
4. The ship erred off course due to the storm.
5. The company erred by not conducting proper research.

(As a noun)

Err ( noun )

1. To make a mistake or be incorrect.
2. To deviate from a course or standard.
3. To make a moral error.

Origin:

Middle english, from old english ierran; akin to old high german irren to wander, latin errare to wander, err.

Examples:

1. He erred in his calculations.
2. She erred by not following instructions.
3. He erred morally by stealing the money.
4. The ship erred off course due to the storm.
5. The company erred by not conducting proper research.