MISTAKE

(noun) a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
"he made a bad mistake", "she was quick to point out my errors", "I could understand his English in spite of his grammatical faults"
synonyms : error , fault
(noun) an understanding of something that is not correct
"he wasn't going to admit his mistake", "make no mistake about his intentions", "there must be some misunderstanding--I don't have a sister"
synonyms : misapprehension , misunderstanding
Parents often labor under the misapprehension that more coaching classes for their children mean better grades. -added by naila_inlas
(noun) part of a statement that is not correct
"the book was full of errors"
synonyms : error
(verb) to make a mistake or be incorrect
synonyms : err , slip
(verb) identify incorrectly
"Don't mistake her for her twin sister"
synonyms : misidentify

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