miscalculation
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/ˌmɪskælkjuˈleɪʃn/
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/ˌmɪskælkjuˈleɪʃn/
A mistake in judging or understanding a situation.
The miscalculation led to the team's defeat in the game.
An incorrect estimate or calculation of a quantity or measurement.
Due to the miscalculation, the construction project was delayed.