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mistake

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Số nhiều: mistakesQuá khứ: mistookPhân từ 2: mistakenV-ing: mistaking

This word carries a sense of accidental error rather than intentional malice. It implies a gap between the intended outcome and the actual result, often stemming from a lack of knowledge, a momentary lapse in concentration, or a misperception of reality. While a fault might imply a moral failing or a structural defect, a mistake is typically viewed as a human frailty. In professional settings, it is used to soften the blow of a failure, framing the error as a learning opportunity rather than a permanent deficiency.

Countable when referring to a specific error or a wrong turn in judgment.

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Danh từ

An action or judgment that is misguided or wrong.

"I made a mistake on the tax form."

Ngoại động từ

[someone][something]

"I mistook him for his twin brother."

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