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to err
01
to be at fault or make mistakes, especially in one's thinking, judgment, or actions
Intransitive
02
to wander or move away from the correct path or direction
Intransitive
err
v
errancy
n
errancy
n
errant
adj
errant
adj
erring
adj
erring
adj
Example
Everyone errs occasionally when multi-tasking or working under pressure.
While erring occasionally is forgivable, persistent or consequential erring may require accountability.
Erring on the side of compassion is something that members of our party do at all times.
When investing, many people choose to err on the side of diversification to reduce risk.
The manager chose to err on the right side by granting the employee a day off to take care of a family emergency.
