mistake
//mɪˈsteɪk//
Noun
mistakesPlural
1
An action or judgment that is wrong or produces an unwanted result; an error.
I made a mistake on the test.
2
A misunderstanding or incorrect belief about something.
I think there's been a mistake—I thought the meeting was today.
Verb
1
To understand or identify something or someone incorrectly.
I mistook her for her sister because they look so similar.
2
To make an error in judgment or action.
I mistook the time and arrived an hour late.