typographical error
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3.0
- noun
- /ˌtaɪpəˈɡræfɪkəl ˈɛrər/
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error tipográfico
- It was embarrassing to find a typographical error in the printed brochure after it had already been distributed.
- typographical errors or outdated headings
Examples
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The second form obtained by Williams appears identical, down to a typographical error in "through."
Blog text (8) -
One never knows what brief lapse, what seemingly insignificant mistake, or what innocent typographical error will undermine readers' faith in an author's work.
Academic text (1990) -
Sorry, actually, that was a typographical error, I was thinking of something else.
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Do keep in mind to proofread your push launch for typographical errors before you send them out.
Blog text (7) -
Do not forget to proofread your press release for typographical errors just before you mail them out.
Blog text (12) -
I hand-typed this from Google Books, so any typographical errors are mine.
Blog text (6) -
Please don't hesitate to point out our mistakes, even the most minor typographical errors.
Blog text (21) -
38. The typescript contains typographical errors and spelling mistakes.
Academic text (1997) -
Many books and writers have mistakes: grammar, spelling, factual, and typographical errors.
Blog text (22) -
The report had a typographical error that changed the meaning of the entire sentence.
Synonyms
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2.3
A small mistake in typed or printed text, like a wrong letter
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2.2
A mistake in a book or paper, for example a wrong letter
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9.3
A printed note that corrects a mistake in a book or article
A mistake in printed text that happens during printing or typing
Letters inside words are mixed but the text is still easy to read
How Serious
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3.0
7
2.2
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning 'an error in printed material' is directly and transparently derived from 'typographical' (pertaining to printed/typed matter) combined with 'error' (a mistake). This adjective-noun composition follows a standard compositional pattern with clear cross-linguistic equivalents, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents will understand it.
Etymology
Typographical error comes from old printing shops where workers set small metal letters, called type, by hand. If they put a wrong letter in or a letter fell out, the printed page showed an error, so today it means a small mistake in printed or typed text.