syntax error

noun

An error in the syntax of a sequence of characters or tokens that is intended to be written in a particular programming language.

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Meanings

nounsyntax error (plural syntax errors)

plural syntax errors

  1. computerAn error in the syntax of a sequence of characters or tokens that is intended to be written in a particular programming language.
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APA

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