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errata

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Errata (noun) means 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. Example: “The publisher tucked an errata slip into every copy of the book.”

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.

"The publisher tucked an errata slip into every copy of the book."

"Check the errata page before you quote that figure."

"The errata fixed three misspelled names in the index."

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How to use errata

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA list of mistakes and fixes added to a book after it was printed.

When to use it

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

Memory tip

Errata is the plural of erratum, so the singular form is erratum.

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Common pairings

errata sheet errata page errata slip list of errata

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

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Etymology

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

Origin: Latin

Synonyms

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Rhymes for errata

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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.

What is the meaning of errata?

"errata" (noun) means 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.