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errata

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Noun — A list of errors found in a book or other printed work after it was printed, together with their corrections, usually added as a separate page or slip.

Synonyms

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

corrigenda

How to use errata

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

errata sheet errata page errata slip list of errata

It is a formal word used mostly in publishing and academic writing.

Etymology

The word was borrowed from Latin errāta, the plural of errātus, meaning mistaken. It meant mistaken things, or mistakes.

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Frequently asked questions

What does errata mean?
Errata are the errors found in a printed work after it was published, along with their corrections. The list is often printed on an added page.
What is the singular of errata?
The singular is erratum.
Is errata singular or plural?
It is the plural of erratum. It is also used for the added page of corrections itself.

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