What is another word for mis-calculations?

255 synonyms found

Pronunciation:

[ mˈɪskˌalkjʊlˈe͡ɪʃənz], [ mˈɪskˌalkjʊlˈe‍ɪʃənz], [ m_ˈɪ_s_k_ˌa_l_k_j_ʊ_l_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n_z]

Synonyms for Mis-calculations:

How to use "Mis-calculations" in context?

Mis-calculations can happen when someone makes an incorrect calculation, or when tools or software malfunction.

One might mis-calculate the cost of groceries, for example, multiplying the average price of a item by the number of items in their cart.

Flooring contractors can mis-calculate the square footage of a room or the square footage of a given area.

Incorrect assumptions can also lead to incorrect calculations. For example, if one assumes that a wall is 2 feet thick when it is actually only 1 foot thick, the results of the calculation will be inaccurate.

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