errorlevel

noun

UK /ˈerəˌlevəl/

US /ˈerərˌlevəl/

A number that tells a computer program if something went wrong.

The script stopped when the errorlevel showed a problem.

SYNONYMS

exit code return code status code result code

RELATED WORDS

command prompt batch file script exit status debugging

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A setting in some programs that controls how many mistakes are allowed before stopping.

She raised the errorlevel so the game would not quit so easily.

3. The severity rank of a problem reported by a system.

The log listed each errorlevel from low warnings to serious failures.

4. A variable in Windows batch files that stores the result of the last command.

He checked the errorlevel variable after running the backup.