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Definition of Miscalculation
1. Noun. A mistake in calculating.
Generic synonyms: Error, Fault, Mistake
Specialized synonyms: Backfire, Boomerang, Rounding, Rounding Error, Truncation Error
Derivative terms: Miscalculate, Miscalculate, Misestimate
Definition of Miscalculation
1. Noun. An incorrect or mistaken calculation ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Miscalculation
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Miscalculation
Literary usage of Miscalculation
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Dictionary of Phrase and Fable: Giving the Derivation, Source, Or Origin of by Ebenezer Cobham Brewer (1898)
"His uncle's " Berlin Decree," for the subjection of Great Britain, was a similar
miscalculation. This decree ordained that no European state was to deal ..."
2. Military History of Ulysses S. Grant: From April, 1861, to April, 1865 by Adam Badeau (1868)
"... campaign—Congratulations of President—Thanks of Congress—Miscalculation of
Burnside—Battle of Bean's station—Success of Longstreet—Longstreet winters in ..."
3. Ordeal by Battle by Frederick Scott Oliver (1915)
"His miscalculation was one which his fellow-countrymen have not hesitated to
forgive. But clearly he misjudged the forces which were opposed to him. ..."
4. Sharps and Flats by Eugene Field (1900)
"GOSSIP OF POLITICS AND POLITICIANS A Miscalculation GROVER CLEVELAND seems to
have suddenly and completely dropped out of sight. Perhaps he is rehearsing ..."
5. The Law of Railroads in Pennsylvania: Including the Law Relating to Street by Albert Barnes Weimer (1893)
"It was held that the whole case was for the jury.1 Miscalculation of Distance.
... It was held that under the circumstances of a miscalculation on the part ..."
6. Ten Years in Washington: Or, Inside Life and Scenes in Our National Capital by Mary Clemmer (1882)
"Washington's Faith in the Future—Mr. Sparks is " inclined to think *—A Slight
Miscalculation—Theoretical Spartans—Clinging to Old World Glories—Jefferson ..."
7. Principles of Political Economy: With Some of Their Applications to Social by John Stuart Mill (1885)
"With regard to those which arise from miscalculation, and especially from the
alternations of und no expansion and excessive contraction of credit, ..."
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