error-prone
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Definition
Adjective: - Likely to make mistakes; having a tendency to be inaccurate or faulty. Describes a person, process, or system that is susceptible to errors.
Usage
The adjective "error-prone" is used to describe a subject that is inherently disposed to making errors. It is typically placed before a noun or used after a linking verb. - It is often applied to human tasks, manual processes, software code, or complex systems where mistakes are common. - It carries a negative connotation, suggesting a flaw or weakness that needs correction or mitigation.
Examples
- Before a noun:
- Manual data entry is an error-prone task.
- The team identified the error-prone module in the software.
- After a linking verb:
- This method is error-prone and inefficient.
- Without proper checks, the entire process becomes error-prone.
Advanced Usage
- "to be error-prone": This is the standard construction to state a characteristic.
- The old filing system was highly error-prone.
- Comparative and Superlative Forms: While less common, "more error-prone" and "most error-prone" can be used.
- The initial design was more error-prone than the revised version.
Variants and Related Words
- Fallible (adj): Capable of making mistakes or being wrong. (Often used for people or human judgment).
- All witnesses are fallible.
- Faulty (adj): Containing a fault or defect; imperfect. (More general, not exclusively about making mistakes).
- The conclusion was based on faulty data.
Synonyms
- Mistake-prone
- Unreliable (in contexts where errors lead to unreliability)
- Imperfect
Antonyms
- Error-free
- Foolproof
- Reliable
- Accurate
Related Phrases
- Prone to error: A phrase with identical meaning to "error-prone."
- The procedure is prone to error if not followed exactly.
Adjective
- capable of making an error
- all men are error-prone