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- [mis-kal-kyuh-leyt]
- /mɪsˈkæl kyəˌleɪt/
- /mɪˈskæl.kjʊ.leɪt/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mis-kal-kyuh-leyt]
- /mɪsˈkæl kyəˌleɪt/
Definitions of miscalculation word
- noun miscalculation An act of miscalculating; an error or misjudgment. 1
- noun miscalculation mathematical error 1
- noun miscalculation error of judgement 1
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Origin of miscalculation
First appearance:
before 1690 One of the 49% oldest English words
First recorded in 1690-1700; mis-1 + calculate
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Parts of speech for Miscalculation
noun
adjective
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adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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miscalculation popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 51% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 57% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
miscalculation usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for miscalculation
noun miscalculation
- misjudgment — An act of misjudging, a mistake in judgment.
- misunderstanding — failure to understand correctly; mistake as to meaning or intent.
- misinterpretation — An instance of misinterpreting.
- blunder — A blunder is a stupid or careless mistake.
- blow — When a wind or breeze blows, the air moves.
Antonyms for miscalculation
noun miscalculation
- accuracy — The accuracy of information or measurements is their quality of being true or correct, even in small details.
- success — the favorable or prosperous termination of attempts or endeavors; the accomplishment of one's goals.
- correction — Corrections are marks or comments made on a piece of work, especially school work, which indicate where there are mistakes and what are the right answers.
- calculation — A calculation is something that you think about and work out mathematically. Calculation is the process of working something out mathematically.
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