Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
erratum
noun
/ɛˈrætəm/
Definition
An error in a printed work.
Examples
- The publisher issued an erratum to correct the significant mistakes in the text.
- In academic papers, an erratum may be published to inform readers of corrections needed after print.
Meaning
The term refers to a mistake that appears in a published document, often corrected in a subsequent edition.
Synonyms
- Correction
- Error
- Mistake
