Lapse dream meaning is explained below using 4 different sources. Each interpretation is shown with its source.

Interpretation 1 — Versatile - Anonymous

Psychological / emotional perspective: A slip of the memory or an inability to hold on to information can manifest in dreams as a lost object or a sense of searching for something we know we have once had.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 2 — Versatile - Anonymous

Material aspects: When we have not been totally true to our own principles we may experience this in dreams as a lapse of attention or lack of attention to detail.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 3 — Versatile - Anonymous

Any kind of spiritual lapse or falling away from our beliefs will reflect itself in dreams, sometimes by a sense of foreboding or other negative image.
Source: Dream Meanings of Versatile Author: Versatile - Anonymous

Interpretation 4 — Margaret Hamilton

Temporary failure revealed in order that it may be averted; see “procrastination”
Source: Dream Dictionary Unlimited Author: Margaret Hamilton