errata

A librarian places an errata slip inside the front cover of a book.

Definition

1. Noun (plural of ):
   • Errors in printed or written material: "Errata" refers to mistakes, such as typographical errors, that are discovered after a book, document, or publication has been printed or published.
   • A list of corrections: "Errata" can also mean a printed list or page inserted into a publication to correct errors found after printing.

Usage Examples

• Errors in printed material:
  • The publisher issued a list of errata for the first edition of the textbook. (A list of mistakes found in the book.)
• A list of corrections:
  • Please check the errata at the front of the book before reading. (The page containing corrections.)

Advanced Usage

• "Errata slip": A small piece of paper inserted into a book to correct errors.
  • The library book had an errata slip glued to the inside cover. (A slip listing corrections.)
• "Errata page": A specific page in a publication dedicated to listing errors.
  • The author included an errata page after the preface. (A page with corrections.)

Variants and Related Words

• Erratum (n, singular): A single error in printed or written material.
  • The erratum was corrected in the second printing. (One mistake.)
• Erroneous (adj): Containing errors; incorrect.
  • The report contained several erroneous statements. (Incorrect information.)

Synonyms

• Corrigendum: A thing to be corrected, especially in a printed text.
• Misprint: A typographical error in printed material.
• Typo: An informal term for a typographical error.

Related Idioms

• No direct idioms — "errata" is a technical term used primarily in publishing and academic contexts.