slip
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate Oxford US //ˈsɫɪp// UK //slˈɪp// slip
n. a small mistake, often caused by not paying enough attention. It can also mean a small piece of paper used for writing a short note or record.
n. a minor or inadvertent mistake; a lapse in judgment or memory. Also refers to a small strip of paper, often used for administrative purposes.
I made a small slip on my tax form.
The bank teller asked me to fill out a deposit slip before standing in line.
While the report was generally excellent, a single numerical slip in the final chapter led to a significant misunderstanding of the projected quarterly earnings.
Usage
Commonly used in the phrase 'a slip of the tongue' to describe a verbal error.
Pitfall
I did a slipI made a slipCollocates with the verb 'make' rather than 'do' when referring to a mistake.