executionerror

noun
UK /ˌeksɪˈkjuːʃən ˈerə/
US /ˌeksɪˈkjuːʃən ˈerər/

A mistake that happens while a computer is doing what a program tells it to do.

The game crashed because of an execution error in the code.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A failure that occurs while carrying out a plan or instruction.

The robot stopped moving due to an execution error in its commands.

3. A problem that appears only when a program is actually running, not when it is being written.

The tester found an execution error that only showed up after several minutes.

4. A mistake made during the performance of a task or action.

The chef's execution error ruined the cake.