What is the difference between error and an exception?

• An error is irrecoverable which occurs due to abnormalities in the program.
  Eg- OutOfMemoryError, StackOverflowError
  An exception is also an abnornal situation that may lead to unusual termination of program if not handled properly.
  Eg- ArithmeticException, NullPointerException
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• error can be handled by the user but exception cannot be handled.
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