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have a mistake vs have an error

Both 'have a mistake' and 'have an error' are correct phrases, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'Have a mistake' is more commonly used in informal situations to refer to a general error or inaccuracy, while 'have an error' is more formal and specific, often used in technical or professional settings.

Last updated: March 21, 2024 • 2370 views

have a mistake

This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal situations to refer to a general error or inaccuracy.

This phrase is used when someone wants to acknowledge that there is an error or inaccuracy in something. It is more informal and casual.

Examples:

I think I have a mistake in my calculations.
Please check my work, I might have a mistake in it.

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Alternatives:

made a mistake
found a mistake
spotted a mistake
noticed a mistake
realized a mistake

have an error

This phrase is correct and commonly used in formal or technical settings to refer to a specific error or issue.

This phrase is more formal and specific, often used in technical or professional contexts to indicate a specific error or issue that needs to be addressed.

Examples:

The program has an error in the code.
We need to fix the error in the report.

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Mar 31, 2015 ... "You have an error in your SQL syntax; check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use near ...
#1064 - You have an error in your SQL syntax. Check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use near '' at line 1.
#1064 - You have an error in your SQL syntax; check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use near '<! DOCTYPE ...
#1064 - You have an error in your SQL syntax; check the manual that corresponds to your MySQL server version for the right syntax to use near ...

Alternatives:

encountered an error
identified an error
discovered an error
noted an error
spotted an error

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