Error
Part of speech: noun
Definition: A mistake; an accidental wrong action or a false statement not made deliberately. A failure to complete a task, usually involving a premature termination. The difference between a measured or calculated value and a true one. A play which is scored as having been made incorrectly. One or more mistakes in a trial that could be grounds for review of the judgement.
Part of speech: verb
Definition: To function improperly due to an error, especially accompanied by error message. To show or contain an error or fault. To err.
Example sentence: Mistakes are a fact of life. It is the response to the error that counts.
Wrongdoing
Part of speech: noun
Definition: Violation of standards of behavior.An instance of doing wrong.
Example sentence: The Patriot Act unleashed the FBI to search your email, travel and credit records without even a suspicion of wrongdoing.