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.

—Peter Nulty

Synonyms of miscalculation

• mistake

Examples of miscalculation in a Sentence

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

Recent Examples on the Web

Right now, that appears to be a miscalculation. — Patrick Mooney, New York Times, 17 June 2026

Some experts call that a tragic miscalculation after such historic gains. — The Week Us, TheWeek, 15 June 2026

Her attorneys argued the delay was caused by a miscalculation related to a leap year. — Nicole Acosta, PEOPLE, 24 June 2026

Or it may be overtaken by a single strike, a miscalculation or a political provocation. — Ali Vaez, Time, 15 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1653, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for miscalculation

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration