
Lapse
Temporary Decline
Use 'lapse' to describe a brief decline in quality or performance.
The pianist’s lapse during the concert was hardly noticed.
Short Inactivity
'Lapse' implies a brief pause in activity or attention, often leading to a mistake.
A lapse in focus caused the athlete to miss the shot. Compare with
BlunderErrorFailureForgetfulMistakeNeglectOmissionSlip
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