Miscalculation: meaning, definitions and examples
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miscalculation
[ ˌmɪsˌkælkjʊˈleɪʃən ]
in accounting
An error or mistake in a calculation, especially a financial one. It can lead to incorrect financial statements and inaccurate budgeting.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The miscalculation in the company's budget led to significant losses.
- The accountant made a miscalculation in the tax calculation.
general usage
An incorrect or mistaken assessment or judgement of a situation or outcome.
Synonyms
blunder, misestimation, misjudgment
Examples of usage
- His miscalculation of the political climate led to his downfall.
- The team's miscalculation of the opponent's strategy cost them the game.
Translations
Translations of the word "miscalculation" in other languages:
🇵🇹 erro de cálculo
🇮🇳 गणना में गलती
🇩🇪 Fehlberechnung
🇮🇩 kesalahan perhitungan
🇺🇦 помилка в обчисленнях
🇵🇱 błąd w obliczeniach
🇯🇵 計算ミス (けいさんミス)
🇫🇷 erreur de calcul
🇪🇸 error de cálculo
🇹🇷 hesap hatası
🇰🇷 계산 오류
🇸🇦 خطأ في الحساب
🇨🇿 chyba ve výpočtu
🇸🇰 chyba vo výpočtoch
🇨🇳 计算错误 (jìsuàn cuòwù)
🇸🇮 napaka pri izračunu
🇮🇸 reiknivilla
🇰🇿 есептеу қатесі
🇬🇪 გათვლების შეცდომა
🇦🇿 hesablama səhvi
🇲🇽 error de cálculo
Word origin
The word 'miscalculation' originated in the early 18th century from the combination of 'mis-' (meaning wrongly) and 'calculation'. It has been used to describe errors in mathematical calculations, financial assessments, and general judgements.