misreckoning
Definition
Noun: A mistake in calculating; an error in a mathematical computation or a broader estimation or judgment.
Usage
The word "misreckoning" is a formal noun used to describe an error in calculation or a miscalculation. It can refer to a specific arithmetic mistake or a more general error in judgment or estimation. It is often used in contexts involving planning, finance, or strategy where an incorrect assessment leads to an unintended outcome.
Examples
- The project's failure was due to a misreckoning of the total costs involved.
- His defeat in the election was a result of a serious misreckoning of public opinion.
- The navigator's misreckoning of the ship's position put them far off course.
Advanced Usage
- "To be a misreckoning of": To constitute an error in judgment about something.
- To assume he would agree was a grave misreckoning of his principles.
Variants and Related Words
- Miscalculation (n): The most common and direct synonym, meaning an error in calculation.
- Misjudgment (n): An error in judgment, which can be a related concept when "misreckoning" refers to estimation rather than pure arithmetic.
- Reckon (v): To calculate or estimate. "Misreckoning" is the noun form of this verb with the prefix "mis-" (wrongly).
Synonyms
- Miscalculation
- Error
- Miscount
- Misestimation
- Slip
Antonyms
- Accurate calculation
- Correct estimation
Noun
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a mistake in calculating
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