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miscalculation

NOUN

misestimate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

blunder error misinterpretation misjudgment misunderstanding

STRONG

blow miscount misestimation misreckoning miss overestimation overvaluation slip underestimation undervaluation

WEAK

mixup

Antonyms

STRONGEST

accuracy correction

STRONG

success

Example Sentences

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The result of this miscalculation may very well be catastrophic.

From Salon • Apr. 7, 2026

Any miscalculation can cause irreversible consequences for generations to come.

From Barron's • Apr. 6, 2026

Instead, it looks like an expensive strategic miscalculation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

Still, in pursuing their asymmetric strategy, Tehran’s commanders made one miscalculation.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 2026

Six hours, and one miscalculation could wreck a ship in sight of home.

From "Carry On, Mr. Bowditch" by Jean Lee Latham