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Definition of miscalculation

miscalculation

/ˌmɪs.kæl.kjəˈleɪ.ʃən/
mis · cal · cu · la · tion
Plural:miscalculations
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miscalculation Lexical Profile

miscalculation Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

An error in judgment, planning, or assessment regarding a situation or likely outcome.

Example

"Launching the product without adequate market research proved to be a costly strategic miscalculation."

2

A mistake made in counting, computing, or estimating a numerical value or measurement.

Example

"A minor miscalculation in the budget projections left the department short of funds by the end of the quarter."

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• Rhymes for miscalculation

• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 17th century from the prefix 'mis-' (badly or wrongly) and 'calculation', which ultimately derives from Latin 'calculus', meaning a small pebble used for counting on a reckoning board.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Miscalculation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/miscalculation
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