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error message

er·ror mes·sage (plural er·ror mes·sag·es)


noun 
Definition:
 
computer problem alert: a message indicating that a computer has encountered a problem, often suggesting alternative action. The message may take the form of a display on a monitor, text on a printer, a computer-generated voice, or a sequence of audio signals.

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