erroring
Producing faulty results
Erroring is a computing and technical term for producing or encountering errors: The system keeps erroring out, The script was erroring on line 47.
Though not standard in formal writing, it appears frequently in casual tech contexts where "throwing errors" or "failing" might sound too formal.
Often paired with "out" to indicate complete failure.
Failure or decomposition
- faultyHaving defects or errors
- defectiveHaving inherent faults
- dysfunctionalNot operating properly
- impairedWeakened in function
inoperative · nonfunctional · unreliable · misfire · kaput · haywire · jammed · fritzed
Error removal from programs
- exceptionDeviation from standard
- crashSudden violent impact
- bugCrawling creature or defect
- faultImperfection or blame
defect · flaw · syntax · compile · runtime · validation · glitch · anomaly
Foolish, costly mistake
- oversightSupervision or inadvertent omission
- misstepError in action or judgment
- miscalculationError in estimation
- inaccuracyLack of precision
gaffe · slip · omission · misjudgment · misinterpretation · fallacy · erratum · misprint
State of being bothered
- exasperationIntense weary annoyance
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- aggravationState of being vexed
- vexationFrustrated annoyance
impatience · dismay · discontent · displeasure · chagrin · disgruntlement · troubleshooting · retry
breakdown
Failure or decomposition
- faultyHaving defects or errors
- defectiveHaving inherent faults
- dysfunctionalNot operating properly
impaired · inoperative · nonfunctional · unreliable · misfire · kaput · haywire · jammed · fritzed · short-circuited
debugging
Error removal from programs
fault · defect · flaw · syntax · compile · runtime · validation · glitch · anomaly · artifact
blunder
Foolish, costly mistake
- oversightSupervision or inadvertent omission
- misstepError in action or judgment
- miscalculationError in estimation
inaccuracy · gaffe · slip · omission · misjudgment · misinterpretation · fallacy · erratum · misprint · typo
annoyance
State of being bothered
- exasperationIntense weary annoyance
- irritationMild anger or inflammation
- aggravationState of being vexed
vexation · impatience · dismay · discontent · displeasure · chagrin · disgruntlement · troubleshooting · retry · timeout
erroringfunctioning
Working as intended
working · running · operating · succeeding · performing
erroringsucceeding
Attaining aims or following
passing · completing · validating · resolving · computing
error, err, erratic, errors, erring, errant, unerring, erroneous, errorless