Meaning & use
err
To make a mistake or judge something incorrectly.
See it in a sentence
Even experienced pilots can err under extreme stress and fatigue.
The referee erred badly when he missed the clear foul.
A note on using this word
The phrase "err on the side of caution" means to choose the safer or more careful option when uncertain.
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