what's the difference between "mistake" and "error"?
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Olya:
No difference. Let's look at some examples:
"The error in the published idea was that it was a logical fallacy."
"The mistake in the published idea was that it was a logical fallacy."
"The mistaken idea is that it is a "Sweeping Generalization".
"The erroneus idea here is that it is a "Sweeping Generalization"
"I may be mistaken, and if so, I will offer you my heartfelt apology."
"If I am in error, I will offer you my heartfelt apology."
-----Warm Regards, Bruce
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They are synonymous.
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