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computer error - (computer science) the occurrence of an incorrect result produced by a computer

computer science, computing - the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures

happening, natural event, occurrence, occurrent - an event that happens

hardware error - error resulting from a malfunction of some physical component of the computer

programming error, software error - error resulting from bad code in some program involved in producing the erroneous result

algorithm error - error resulting from the choice of the wrong algorithm or method for achieving the intended result

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The windfall was due to a computer error at Preston Council.

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An electricity board official said today there had obviously been a computer error. The board are now investigating this and he said they would make every effort to ensure that a proper bill was sent to the consumer.

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Twice, computer error had caused one of my monthly payments to be missed.

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MORE than a thousand Birmingham council tenants were charged twice on their rent last month as a result of a computer error it has emerged.

Council tenants are hit by double charge on rents

THOUSANDS of Birmingham council tax payers have been charged twice this month following a computer error.

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Young said that people, who are often overwhelmed by their abilities, dismiss their achievements as merely a matter of luck, timing, outside help, charm or even computer error.

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