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miscomputation

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Miscomputation (noun) means the act of calculating something wrongly.

noun
1
The act of calculating something wrongly.
"His miscomputation of the amount of tax he owed increased his tax bill."
2
A sum or calculation that comes out wrong.
"The miscomputation of the library's weight was the result of not accounting for the weight of the books."
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Etymology

Formed from mis- and computation.

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What is the meaning of miscomputation?
"miscomputation" (noun) means the act of calculating something wrongly.
What are the different meanings of miscomputation?
"miscomputation" has 2 main meanings: 1. The act of calculating something wrongly; 2. A sum or calculation that comes out wrong.
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