mistake meaning and definition

MISTAKE noun

Definition of mistake (noun)

1. a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
   • "he made a bad mistake"; "she was quick to point out my errors"; "I could understand his English in spite of his grammatical faults"
   • synonyms: error, fault
2. an understanding of something that is not correct
   • "he wasn't going to admit his mistake"; "make no mistake about his intentions"; "there must be some misunderstanding--I don't have a sister"
   • synonyms: misapprehension, misunderstanding
3. part of a statement that is not correct
   • "the book was full of errors"
   • synonyms: error

MISTAKE verb

Definition of mistake (verb)

1. identify incorrectly
   • "Don't mistake her for her twin sister"
   • synonyms: misidentify
2. to make a mistake or be incorrect
   • synonyms: err, slip