Definition

Noun: A system error is an instruction that is either not recognized by an operating system or is in violation of the procedural rules. It is a fault, failure, or flaw within a computer system or its software that prevents it from functioning correctly.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • The program crashed due to a system error.
  • A system error prevented the file from being saved.
  • Please contact support if you encounter a system error.

Advanced Usage

• "to throw a system error": For a computer program to generate and display a system error.
  • The application threw a system error when I tried to open the corrupted file.
• "system error message": The specific text or code displayed when a system error occurs.
  • A confusing system error message appeared on the screen.

Variants and Related Words

• Error (n): A more general term for any mistake or malfunction.
  • The calculation contained a simple mathematical error.
• Bug (n): A flaw or defect in a computer program that causes an error.
  • The software update fixed several known bugs.
• Glitch (n): A sudden, usually temporary, malfunction or fault.
  • A minor glitch caused the video to freeze for a second.

Synonyms

• Fault: An imperfection or malfunction.
• Failure: The state of not functioning properly.
• Crash: A sudden and complete failure of a computer system.

Related Phrases

• Fatal error: A severe system error that causes a program to terminate immediately.
  • A fatal error forced the system to reboot.
• Error code: A unique identifier for a specific type of error.
  • Write down the error code to help technicians diagnose the problem.

Noun

1. an instruction that is either not recognized by an operating system or is in violation of the procedural rules