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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treating her opponent as an intellectual lightweight was a serious miscalculation on her part
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The miscalculation quickly went viral and drew criticism from fans and analysts, some questioning the team’s approach and decision-making heading into the game.
—Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
This time around, DeRosa has likely learned from Yankees manager Aaron Boone’s miscalculation and will call upon Hill in a squeeze.
—Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Hynes and his supporters say Kaegi has not taken accountability for the office’s problems, ranging from miscalculations in the south and west suburbs in 2024 to missing new or renovated properties.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
As the Arms Control Association notes, the continued existence of nuclear arsenals inherently carries the possibility of accidental escalation, miscalculation, or deliberate use during extreme crises.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2026
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Jackson Thompson, FOXNews.com, 14 Mar. 2026
This time around, DeRosa has likely learned from Yankees manager Aaron Boone’s miscalculation and will call upon Hill in a squeeze.
—Johnny Flores Jr, New York Times, 14 Mar. 2026
Hynes and his supporters say Kaegi has not taken accountability for the office’s problems, ranging from miscalculations in the south and west suburbs in 2024 to missing new or renovated properties.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 13 Mar. 2026
As the Arms Control Association notes, the continued existence of nuclear arsenals inherently carries the possibility of accidental escalation, miscalculation, or deliberate use during extreme crises.
—Kaif Shaikh, Interesting Engineering, 13 Mar. 2026
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“Miscalculation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/miscalculation. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.
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