miscalculation

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a calculation that has not been done correctly, or the act of calculating something wrongly:

The project went over budget because of a miscalculation at the planning stage.

They are calling for a recount because of errors and miscalculations in the compilation of the poll result.

a wrong judgment about a situation:

The conspirators' plot failed because they made two fatal miscalculations.

I think they were trying to cover up for their grossly negligent political miscalculation.

the act of calculating an amount wrongly:

The claim that the group's net asset value was $22 a share was a miscalculation.

miscalculation of sth About £265 million could be incurred in fines for miscalculation of tax.

the act of judging a situation badly:

It is a story of bad judgement and business miscalculation which resulted in the CEO being fired.

The company made a big miscalculation by closing down the retail side of the business.