Definition

miscalculations

noun
  1. plural of miscalculation; errors in calculating or estimating a number, amount, or result
  2. Usage: countable noun; commonly used in academic, financial, and technical contexts
  3. plural of miscalculation; errors in judgment or assessment of a situation, especially regarding consequences or outcomes
  4. Usage: countable noun; often used in strategic, political, or personal decision-making contexts

Examples

  • The engineer's miscalculations in the bridge design led to structural problems.
  • The company's financial miscalculations resulted in a significant loss.
  • The general's miscalculations about enemy troop strength cost him the battle.
  • Several miscalculations in the budget forecast made planning difficult.
  • Her miscalculations about the project timeline caused delays.
  • The pilot's miscalculations during landing required an emergency procedure.
  • Political miscalculations often have far-reaching consequences.

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