hard error

noun

A type of error which persists even after power-cycling the equipment; associated with permanent physical damage to the equipment's hardware (for instance, from a latch-up).

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Meanings

nounhard error (plural hard errors)

plural hard errors

  1. businessA type of error which persists even after power-cycling the equipment; associated with permanent physical damage to the equipment's hardware (for instance, from a latch-up).
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APA

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“hard error.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/hard%20error. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

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