lapse

1 of 2noun

/læps/

Forms:lapses

1

a mistake caused by a brief period of inattention or failure to focus

His lapse in concentration during the test led to several simple mistakes.
The lapse in her driving attention resulted in a near miss at the intersection.
A lapse in proofreading allowed a typo to appear in the final version of the document.
The lapse in safety procedures was due to the team's fatigue at the end of the shift.
She acknowledged her lapse and quickly corrected the error before it caused further problems.

Synonyms:

boo-boo bloomer botch blue error gaffe blunder flub misstep slip-up mistake faux pas fuck-up foul-up oversight boner

2

a failure to maintain a higher state

Synonyms:

backsliding reverting reversion relapsing relapse lapsing

3

in addition (usually followed by `with')

4

a temporary failure or gap in judgment, memory, or concentration

There was a lapse in his memory regarding the details of the event.
The report contained a lapse that resulted in missing crucial information.
She experienced a lapse in concentration during the long lecture.
His lapse in judgment led to a regrettable decision.
After a brief lapse, they resumed their discussion on the important topic.

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