significant mistake JUST WRITTEN FOR YOU
/ˈsɪɡnɪfɪkənt ˈmɪsteɪk/ · sig·ni·fi·cant mis·take
noun
- An error or oversight that has a considerable impact or influence. The significant mistake in the company's financial report led to a major stock market correction.
- A notable error or failure that has significant consequences or repercussions. The significant mistake in the space mission's navigation system caused a delay in the launch schedule.
verb
- To make a notable error or oversight that has a considerable impact or influence. The team significantly mistook the client's requirements, leading to a major project delay.
Synonyms
critical errormajor blundernotable oversightsubstantial mistakesignificant errormajor mistakecritical mistake
Antonyms
Did you know? The phrase 'significant mistake' is often used in business and technical contexts to describe errors with substantial consequences, but it can also be used in everyday language to describe notable mistakes in personal or social situations.