Error vs. mistake

[paul]

English Synonym, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #72 "Synonyms for mistake and error", question 4

The engineer was quick to point out the technical ..........

(a) faults
(b) slips
(c) errors
(d) blunders

English Synonym, Elementary Level

ESL/EFL Test #72 "Synonyms for mistake and error", answer 4

The engineer was quick to point out the technical errors.

Correct answer: (c) errors

Your answer was: correct
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what is the difference between error and mistake?

[Mister Micawber]

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Where they mean a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention, there is no difference in meaning; error is perhaps more formal.
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