miscalculation
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌmɪskælkjuˈleɪʃən/
Definition
An error in judgment or a mistake in a mathematical process that leads to an incorrect result.
Examples
A minor miscalculation in the budget forced the entire project to be delayed by three months.
His strategic miscalculation about the opponent's strength cost him the entire chess match.
The pilot's miscalculation of the wind speed caused the plane to land slightly off-center.
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