miscomputation

noun — 2 senses

miscomputation

noun

Etymology From mis- + computation.

1

The incorrect performance of a computation.

  • His miscomputation of the amount of tax he owed increased his tax bill.
2

A wrong or incorrect computation.

  • The miscomputation of the library's weight was the result of not accounting for the weight of the books.
Synonyms
miscalculation

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