Definition:Mistake

A mistake (as opposed to an error) is an inaccuracy or (deduced) falsehood caused by (ultimately) human fault.

Synonyms include such terms as boob, bloomer, cock-up, bug (computer science), oversight, and other less polite words frequently encountered at the backs of schoolrooms worldwide.

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Quotes

 * "Although there are revolutions in mathematics, they are usually changes in viewpoint or philosophy; earlier results do not change -- although the hypotheses needed to prove them may. In fact, there is a word in mathematics for previous results that are later changed; they are called 'mistakes'."