miscalculation

A miscalculation is an error in math or numbers that affects the result. It's like when you do your homework and get the wrong answer.

When people talk about making a miscalculation, they usually mean something went wrong with numbers or measurements. This can happen in everyday life, like when you're cooking and add too much salt because of an incorrect measurement. You might also hear about financial miscalculations, where someone misjudges how much money is needed for a project or investment. In business, errors in calculation can have serious consequences, but even small mistakes, like incorrectly calculating change at work, are also types of miscalculation.