miscomputation

The incorrect performance of a computation.

Noun

  1. The incorrect performance of a computation.
    • His miscomputation of the amount of tax he owed increased his tax bill.
  2. A wrong or incorrect computation.
    • The miscomputation of the library's weight was the result of not accounting for the weight of the books.

Origin

From mis- + computation.

Forms

miscomputations

Synonyms

miscalculation