What is a Word Choice Error?

A word choice error isn’t just a typo or a spelling error; it’s a mismatch between the word you’re using and the meaning you intend. Word choice errors occur when you intentionally make the choice to use a word and it turns out to be incorrect. The foundation of a word choice error is the act of choosing . It’s just that the result of using the word you chose in a particular context doesn’t accurately convey the message you intended.