Error message

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In computing, an error message is a relatively short text message that describes a problematic situation. An error message generally indicates that an operation failed and may imply if not direct the user to a corrective action. An error message is a classification of information reported by software. Other information can be classified as a warning to describe a potential problem or as purely informational (not about a problem). Additionally, not all error information is classified as an error message. For example, a core dump or a stack trace may be reported about an error condition, but although they are a form of error information, they are not considered error messages. A more abstract representation of an error is sometimes used instead of a message such as an indicator light or a numeric display which may require the user to consult documentation to interpret the error. An error message can be reported in a variety of ways. For example, in a graphical user interface (GUI), an error...

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