What is another word for miscalculations?

Pronunciation: [mɪskˌalkjʊlˈe͡ɪʃənz] (IPA)

Miscalculations often refer to the wrong estimation or judgement of a situation. There are various synonyms that can be used in place of miscalculations such as misjudgment, error, mistake, slip-up, blunder, flub, oversight, and inaccuracy. Misjudgment particularly refers to incorrect reasoning or judgement based on insufficient knowledge or experience. Error suggests the measurement or calculation resulted in a false result. Slip-up, blunder, and flub denote carelessness or lack of attention. Oversight implies a failure to notice or consider something important. Inaccuracy refers to the lack of precision or correctness of a calculation or measurement. Overall, using different synonyms can help in conveying the meaning and gravity of miscalculations in different contexts.

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Usage examples for Miscalculations

However, it was not very long before we were ridiculing our miscalculations in this respect.
"Reminiscences of a South African Pioneer"
W. C. Scully
In the long list of German miscalculations must be included that which pictured the victims of bombardment from the air crying out in terror for peace at any price.
"The Mastery of the Air"
William J. Claxton
His motion was unanimously adopted by both Houses; and when the census was taken, its real result furnished as strong a proof of its usefulness as any of the mover's arguments, by the extent of the prevailing miscalculations which it detected.
"The Constitutional History of England From 1760 to 1860"
Charles Duke Yonge

Famous quotes with Miscalculations

  • War is the unfolding of miscalculations.
    Barbara Tuchman
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