Miscalculation

Pronunciation: /mɪˈskælkjəˈleɪʃən/

Miscalculation (noun)

  1. A mistake in a calculation that gives an incorrect result.
  2. A wrong guess about a number, time, or amount, leading to an unexpected outcome.
  3. An error in thinking or judgment that affects decisions or actions.

Examples

  • The miscalculation caused the total to be wrong.
  • The total was wrong because of a miscalculation.