dating error
[/ˈdeɪtɪŋ ˈɛrər/]
nounpl: dating errors
erro de datação
1. A mistake in determining or assigning a date to an event, document, or artifact
The archaeologist discovered a dating error in the carbon-14 analysis of the fossil.
O arqueólogo descobriu um erro de datação na análise de carbono-14 do fóssil.
2. An inaccuracy in historical records regarding when something occurred
A dating error in the manuscript suggested it was written centuries earlier than it actually was.
Um erro de datação no manuscrito sugeriu que foi escrito séculos antes do que realmente foi.
3. A mistake made when recording the date on a document or official record
The contract had a dating error that required immediate correction.
O contrato tinha um erro de datação que exigia correção imediata.
This term is primarily used in academic, scientific, and legal contexts in both English and Portuguese-speaking countries. It's particularly common in archaeology, paleontology, and historical research where precise dating is crucial for understanding artifacts and events.
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