ERR


Meaning of ERR in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ɜ:(r) ]

( errs, erring, erred)

1.

If you err , you make a mistake. ( FORMAL, OLD-FASHIONED )

It criticises the main contractor for seriously erring in its original estimates...

If you make a threat be sure to carry it out if he errs again.

VERB : V in n , V

2.

If you err on the side of caution, for example, you decide to act in a cautious way, rather than take risks.

They may be wise to err on the side of caution...

He probably erred on the conservative rather than the generous side.

PHRASE : V inflects

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