mistake, error or fault
When do we use mistake, error and fault?
Word | Explanation | Example |
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mistake | sth which produces an unwanted result (mostly done by a person) | This essay is full of spelling mistakes. Sorry, I've made a mistake. |
error | often used in scientific texts | The essay contains a number of typing errors. |
fault | a mistake for which your are to blame, weakness | It was not his fault that his team lost the match. |