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error
In everyday conversation, "error" is more formal than the word "mistake." You will often see it in official reports or professional settings. When talking about technology or math, "error" is the standard term. For example, we say "system error," not "system mistake." In statistics, the phrase "margin of error" is a common set expression used to describe how accurate a survey or poll might be.
💬Casual Conversation
🎬Tuesday afternoon, Karen is at a PTA meeting while Eleanor is struggling with her tablet at home.
Eleanor Smith
KAREN WHY DOES MY SCREEN SAY SYSTEM ERROR?? I CANT GET ON FACEBOOK.
Karen Smith
I'm literally in a meeting. Just reboot it and stop stressing me out.
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The dialogue highlights the tension between Karen's impatience and Eleanor's technical illiteracy. Eleanor uses all caps to signify her struggle with technology, while Karen's response 'stressing me out' is a common phrasal verb expressing emotional strain.