#1 mistake n. [error, fault] a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention; "he made a bad mistake"; "she was quick to point out my errors"; "I could understand his English in spite of his grammatical faults". wn
#2 mistake v. [misidentify] identify incorrectly; "Don't mistake her for her twin sister". wn
#3 mistake n. [misunderstanding, misapprehension] an understanding of something that is not correct; "he wasn't going to admit his mistake"; "make no mistake about his intentions"; "there must be some misunderstanding--I don't have a sister". wn
#4 mistake n. [error] part of a statement that is not correct; "the book was full of errors". wn
#5 mistake v. [err, slip] to make a mistake or be incorrect. wn
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