What does "clerical error" mean?

An error on the part of an office worker, often a secretary or personal assistant.

Clerical error

Q: What is a synonym for "clerical error"?

Common synonyms include: administrative, administrative error, attendance error, bureaucratic, clerical mistake, data-entry error.

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Noun

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An error on the part of an office worker, often a secretary or personal assistant.
"‘The groans of this sick person,’ he said, ‘distract my attention. And without that it is extremely difficult to guard against clerical errors in this climate.’"

Synonyms

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administrative administrative error attendance error bureaucratic clerical mistake data-entry error

Antonyms

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accuracy correct filing data accuracy data integrity

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"‘The groans of this sick person,’ he said, ‘distract my attention. And without that it is extremely difficult to guard against clerical errors in this climate.’"

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