miscomputation
Faulty number work
A miscomputation is a calculation error—an arithmetic or computational mistake that produces an incorrect result.
The term appears in technical contexts involving mathematics, logic, or computer science: The satellite's trajectory failed due to a miscomputation in the navigation system.
To miscompute is to calculate wrongly.
Minor system fault
- bugCrawling creature or defect
- malfunctionFailure to operate properly
- faultImperfection or blame
- defectInherent imperfection or fault
anomaly · failure · corruption · breakdown · inaccuracy · discrepancy · flaw · distortion
Supervision or inadvertent omission
- slipMinor error or misstep
- blunderFoolish, costly mistake
- typoPrinting mistake
- logic flawError in reasoning
human error · programming error · transcription error · misjudgment
Mathematical problem-solving process
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
- roundingAdjusting to simpler values
- approximationNear but inexact value
- estimationApproximate value judgment
numerical · quantitative · precision · significant figures · decimal · binary · floating-point · integer
Sudden violent impact
- freezeBecome solid from cold
- hangSuspend from above
- disruptionForceful interruption of process
- failureLack of success
breakdown · data loss · system failure · propagation · cascade · instability · unreliability · dysfunction
Error removal from programs
- patchMaterial covering damage
- fixRepair or solution
- rectifyTo make something right
- resolveFirmness of purpose
amend · recalculate · verify · validate · troubleshoot · reconcile · reconfigure · rework
glitch
Minor system fault
- bugCrawling creature or defect
- malfunctionFailure to operate properly
- faultImperfection or blame
defect · anomaly · failure · corruption · breakdown · inaccuracy · discrepancy · flaw · distortion · irregularity
oversight
Supervision or inadvertent omission
logic flaw · human error · programming error · transcription error · misjudgment
calculation
Mathematical problem-solving process
- algorithmFinite problem-solving procedure
- roundingAdjusting to simpler values
- approximationNear but inexact value
estimation · numerical · quantitative · precision · significant figures · decimal · binary · floating-point · integer · operand
crash
Sudden violent impact
- freezeBecome solid from cold
- hangSuspend from above
- disruptionForceful interruption of process
failure · breakdown · data loss · system failure · propagation · cascade · instability · unreliability · dysfunction · degradation
debugging
Error removal from programs
resolve · amend · recalculate · verify · validate · troubleshoot · reconcile · reconfigure · rework · adjustment
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