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miscalculation in German

miscalculation in German is Fehlkalkulation, Rechenfehler — miscalculation means a calculation that comes out wrong, usually due to a mistaken figure or method.

miscalculation in German

Fehlkalkulation
noun
An incorrect or mistaken calculation.
Rechenfehler
noun
An incorrect or mistaken calculation.

What does "miscalculation" mean?

  1. noun A calculation that comes out wrong, usually due to a mistaken figure or method.
    "A simple miscalculation in the budget left the project short of funds."
  2. noun A poor judgment call, not necessarily involving numbers.
    "Attacking on two fronts at once turned out to be a fatal miscalculation."

miscalculation in a sentence

  • A simple miscalculation in the budget left the project short of funds.
  • Attacking on two fronts at once turned out to be a fatal miscalculation.

Common German translations

Frequently asked questions

What is "miscalculation" in German?

"miscalculation" in German is Fehlkalkulation, Rechenfehler. miscalculation means: A calculation that comes out wrong, usually due to a mistaken figure or method.

How do you use "miscalculation" in a sentence?

Example: "A simple miscalculation in the budget left the project short of funds." In German, "miscalculation" is Fehlkalkulation, Rechenfehler.

Are there other ways to say "miscalculation" in German?

Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "miscalculation": Fehlkalkulation, Rechenfehler.

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