miscalculation

• Sustantivo que denota un error o equivocación cometida al calcular o evaluar algo, a menudo con consecuencias negativas.

A noun referring to an error or mistake made in the process of calculating or estimating something.

1. Error in calculationB2formal

   A mistake made when adding, subtracting, multiplying, or dividing numbers.

   Error de cálculo

   • The accountant discovered a miscalculation in the quarterly report.
   • A simple miscalculation led to a huge loss in the budget.
   • Double-check your work to avoid any miscalculation.

   Sinónimosblundererrormisreckoningmistakeslip

2. Wrong judgment or assessmentB2formal

   An error in estimating or evaluating a situation, often leading to an unfavorable outcome.

   error de cálculo o juicio

   • His decision to invest was a serious miscalculation of the market trends.
   • The team's miscalculation of the opponent's strength cost them the game.
   • She admitted her miscalculation of the time needed for the project.

   Sinónimoserrormisapprehensionmisestimationmisreadingmisreckoningmistake

   Antónimosassessmentcalculationestimationevaluationjudgment