miscalculation
noun
mis·cal·cu·la·tion
ˌmis-ˌkal-kyə-ˈlā-shən 
plural miscalculations
: a mistake in calculation : wrong calculation
a costly miscalculation
… ruled that utility shareholders, not electricity consumers, must pay for some or all of the miscalculations that resulted in excessive expansion or cost overruns.—
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Examples of miscalculation in a Sentence
treating her opponent as an intellectual lightweight was a serious miscalculation on her part
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That means there is a very real danger of miscalculation that could set off a cycle of retaliation.
—Alissa J. Rubin, New York Times, 22 May 2024
Rather than leading Paramount to reclaim its place among industry titans, Redstone’s tenure atop the company has been marred by miscalculations and setbacks.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024
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Alissa J. Rubin, New York Times, 22 May 2024
Rather than leading Paramount to reclaim its place among industry titans, Redstone’s tenure atop the company has been marred by miscalculations and setbacks.
—Ryan Faughnder, Los Angeles Times, 14 May 2024
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“Miscalculation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/miscalculation. Accessed 29 May. 2024.
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