Errata: meaning, definitions and examples

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errata

 

[ ษ™หˆrรฆtษ™ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

publishing error

Errata refers to a list of errors and their corrections in a printed work, usually published alongside the text as a correction notice. It is commonly used in academic and literary publications to inform readers of mistakes found after the publication. The term emphasizes the importance of accuracy and integrity in published materials.

Synonyms

amendments, corrections, revisions

Examples of usage

  • The author issued a list of errata to correct the misleading information.
  • Researchers often need to refer to errata to ensure their citations are accurate.
  • The journal included an errata section in the following issue.
  • Itโ€™s important to check the errata before citing the book.
  • The errata sheet was included with the final copy.

Translations

Translations of the word "errata" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น errata

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคคเฅเคฐเฅเคŸเคฟเคฏเคพเค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Errata

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ kesalahan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะพะผะธะปะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ errata

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚จใƒฉใƒƒใ‚ฟ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท errata

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ erratas

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hatalar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ •์˜คํ‘œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฃุฎุทุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ errata

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ errata

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ‹˜่ฏฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ errata

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ villur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐั‚ะตะปั–ะบั‚ะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒชแƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xษ™talar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ erratas

Etymology

The term 'errata' originates from the Latin word 'erratum', which means 'an error'. In the context of publishing, it became popularized during the Renaissance when printing became widespread, and the need for accurate texts led to the publication of lists of errors and their corrections. The practice of including errata became an essential part of scholarly and scientific publishing, where precision is crucial. It serves to maintain the credibility of the authors and the publishing houses, demonstrating a commitment to high standards. Over time, the word has entered general usage, reflecting the increasing importance of accountability in published works.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #27,973, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.