Definition of MISCOMPUTATION

miscomputation

Plural: miscomputations

Noun

  • The incorrect performance of a computation.
  • A wrong or incorrect computation.

Examples

  • His miscomputation of the amount of tax he owed increased his tax bill.
  • The miscomputation of the library's weight was the result of not accounting for the weight of the books.

Origin / Etymology

From mis- + computation.

Synonyms

miscalculation

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