miscomputation

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English

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Etymology

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mis- +‎ computation

Noun

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miscomputation (plural miscomputations)

  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

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References

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  • Oxford English Dictionary

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