error message — A message displayed by a computer or system indicating that something has gone wrong
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A message displayed by a computer or system indicating that something has gone wrong
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɛrər ˈmɛsɪdʒ/
Example Sentences
- I clicked submit ten times, but the same error message kept popping up like an annoying ghost.
- The civil service exam registration site crashed and displayed a confusing error message.
- My computer's error message was so complicated that even the IT guy needed Google's help.
error message
NOUN[/ˈɛrər ˈmɛsɪdʒ/]
A message displayed by a computer or system indicating that something has gone wrong
A red error message pops up right when she hits submit on her essay.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Error derives from Latin errare, meaning 'to wander' or 'to go astray,' which evolved to mean 'to make a mistake.' Message comes from Latin mittere, meaning 'to send,' combined with the suffix -age. Together, error message literally means 'a communication sent to convey a mistake or malfunction.'
Breakdown
error (from Latin errare, 'to go astray, make a mistake') + message (from Latin mittere, 'to send' + -age, a suffix forming nouns indicating action or result). The compound conveys the notion of a transmitted notification of failure or incorrectness.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I clicked submit ten times, but the same error message kept popping up like an annoying ghost.”
“The civil service exam registration site crashed and displayed a confusing error message.”
“My computer's error message was so complicated that even the IT guy needed Google's help.”
“Please read the error message carefully before contacting technical support.”
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