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miscalculation

noun

ˌmis-ˌkal-kyə-ˈlā-shən

Definition of miscalculation

as in mistake

a wrong judgment treating her opponent as an intellectual lightweight was a serious miscalculation on her part

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Recent Examples of miscalculation And the epilogue, which takes place many years later, feels like a miscalculation. — Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 16 July 2026 The problem is Will Ferrell as Lonnie Hawkins, an utter miscalculation of characterization and performance chiefly responsible for turning what could be middling comedy into an unbearable slog. — Kathryn Vanarendonk, Vulture, 16 July 2026 The obvious — though not necessarily correct — assumption is that a big and dumbass engineering error is at fault here, a miscalculation that the structural columns of the old building would be able to carry the new stories on top and couldn’t. — Christopher Bonanos, Curbed, 14 July 2026 The risk is that this hybrid system develops without clear rules or consistent standards, increasing the potential for miscalculation and conflict at sea. — John Calabrese, The Conversation, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for miscalculation

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mistake

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The debtor made a mistake to incur the liability, the liability was not covered by adequate insurance, and no settlement was achieved in litigation.

— Jay Adkisson, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2026
Despite acknowledging mistakes were made, FIFA is still facing a barrage of obstacles that are preventing it and Infantino from moving on from the saga.

— Ben Church, CNN Money, 11 Aug. 2026

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