as in mistake
a wrong judgment
treating her opponent as an intellectual lightweight was a serious miscalculation on her part
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Recent Examples of miscalculation
Even a tiny miscalculation due to missing data could mean disaster.
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Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
Their egregious miscalculation cost Renee Good her life.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 19 Jan. 2026
That seems like a miscalculation.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
Advertisement The greater, more immediate danger, as in Europe, lies in misstep or miscalculation.
—Comfort Ero, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
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Chris Young, Interesting Engineering, 26 Jan. 2026
Their egregious miscalculation cost Renee Good her life.
—Sun Sentinel Editorial Board, Sun Sentinel, 19 Jan. 2026
That seems like a miscalculation.
—Troy Renck, Denver Post, 16 Jan. 2026
Advertisement The greater, more immediate danger, as in Europe, lies in misstep or miscalculation.
—Comfort Ero, Time, 9 Jan. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for miscalculation
mistake
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How many times after making a mistake does Romero ignore tactical instructions and charge up the pitch in desperation to score a goal or wipe out an opponent?—
Jay Harris,
New York Times,
8 Feb. 2026
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Having accurate numbers, maintaining receipts and keeping financial books in order will make tax time easier, reduce the likelihood of being audited for a mistake and save as much money as possible.—
Jasmin Suknanan,
CNBC,
7 Feb. 2026
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“Miscalculation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miscalculation. Accessed 15 Feb. 2026.
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