Definition of "miscalculation" []

• An incorrect or mistaken calculation (noun)

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• "But Strauss-Kahn's earlier use of the word "miscalculation" is telling."
• "The production's biggest miscalculation is having Goese hoard eight similarly-themed, songs when three would amply supply rounded characterization."
• "However, realists tend not to grant that miscalculation is a major part of foreign policy, because that would raise questions about the role of leaders and other individuals."