miscompute
Err in arithmetic
To miscompute is to calculate incorrectly, to make an error in computation: I miscomputed the tip and left too much.
The word is straightforward but rare—most people say miscalculate instead.
Wrong action or decision
- blunderFoolish, costly mistake
- bugCrawling creature or defect
- glitchMinor system fault
- faultImperfection or blame
flaw · defect · anomaly · oversight · slip · slipup · misstep · inaccuracy
Evaluate incorrectly
- misinterpretUnderstand something incorrectly
- misunderstandGrasp incorrectly
- overlookMiss or commanding view
- underestimateJudge too low
overestimate · misgauge · misread · typo
Finite problem-solving procedure
- softwarePrograms directing computer operations
- codeSymbolic communication system
- programPlanned sequence of actions
- spreadsheetTabular data organizer
floating-point · processor · compiler · runtime · script · formula · function · variable
mistake
Wrong action or decision
fault · flaw · defect · anomaly · oversight · slip · slipup · misstep · inaccuracy · imprecision
misjudge
Evaluate incorrectly
- misinterpretUnderstand something incorrectly
- misunderstandGrasp incorrectly
- overlookMiss or commanding view
underestimate · overestimate · misgauge · misread · typo
algorithm
Finite problem-solving procedure
- softwarePrograms directing computer operations
- codeSymbolic communication system
- programPlanned sequence of actions
spreadsheet · floating-point · processor · compiler · runtime · script · formula · function · variable
recalculate
Compute a second time
amend · rectify · adjust · revise · correct · verify · validate · double-check · troubleshoot · reconcile