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Erratum (noun) means a printed note correcting a mistake found after a book or document has been published.

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1
A printed note correcting a mistake found after a book or document has been published.
"When the journal's editors found out about the misreported details, they issued an erratum."
2
A mistake, especially one found in something printed.
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Etymology

Borrowed from Latin errātum, the neuter form of errātus, meaning "mistaken".

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What is the meaning of erratum?
"erratum" (noun) means a printed note correcting a mistake found after a book or document has been published.
What is another word for erratum?
Other words for "erratum" include literal, typo, misprint.
What are the different meanings of erratum?
"erratum" has 2 main meanings: 1. A printed note correcting a mistake found after a book or document has been published; 2. A mistake, especially one found in something printed.

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