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Shock result as error uncovered (5)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

taser

'shock' is the definition.
(tasers deliver electric shocks)

'result as error uncovered' is the wordplay.
'uncovered' indicates a hidden word.
'TASER' can be found hidden inside 'result as error'.

(Other definitions for taser that I've seen before include "Paralysing device used by police" , "Device using electrified darts to stun" , "The weapon delivers a temporary paralysing electric shock" , "Electrical weapon" , "Shocking device used by the police?" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.
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