Definition
miscalculations
noun
- plural of miscalculation; errors in calculating or estimating a number, amount, or result
- plural of miscalculation; errors in judgment or assessment of a situation, especially regarding consequences or outcomes
Usage: countable noun; commonly used in academic, financial, and technical contexts
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.