Most common
Definitions
- n. 1
The incorrect performance of a computation.
His miscomputation of the amount of tax he owed increased his tax bill.
Forms
- Plural
- miscomputations → miscalculations…
Example sentences
- miscalculation Due to the miscalculation, they lost valuable time.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| miscomputation | steady | |
| miscalculation | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 14 letters
- miscalculation5
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (miscalculation5 = 5 syllables).