typographical error

Noun

1.

typographical error - a mistake in printed matter resulting from mechanical failures of some kind Synonyms: erratum, literal, literal error, misprint, typo

typographical error - (typo) An error while inputting text via keyboard, made despite the fact that the user knows exactly what to type in. This usually results from the operator's inexperience at keyboarding, rushing, not paying attention, or carelessness. Compare: mouso, thinko.

erratum, error, literal, literal error, misprint, mistake, typo