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error vs fault vs mistake #1 (permalink) Sat Feb 23, 2008 7:46 am   error vs fault vs mistake
 

Hello everybody,
I am having a question to ask you.Choose the best answer:
If......develops in your new TV within 6 months of purchase, we will change another one for you.
A.damage B.an error c.a fault D.a mistake
The answer is C but can you tell me why I can't choose the other answer.Please tell me the difference between them!!!!!!
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error vs fault vs mistake #2 (permalink) Sun Feb 24, 2008 4:40 am   error vs fault vs mistake
 

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'Error' and 'mistake' have to do with correctness, not functionality.
'Damage' is a result; it does not 'develop'.
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