mismeasure
Get dimensions wrong
Mismeasure means to measure incorrectly, whether through error, faulty instruments, or flawed methodology.
The word applies to both physical measurements and abstract assessments: The tailor mismeasured the inseam and had to redo the alterations.
Critics argue the study mismeasures intelligence by relying too heavily on standardized tests.
As a noun, a mismeasure is an incorrect measurement or a flawed assessment of something's true value or extent.
Compute incorrectly
- miscountError in enumeration
- misestimateJudge incorrectly
- misreadInterpret text incorrectly
- misreckonTo compute incorrectly
misgauge · overestimate · underestimate · overshoot · undershoot · deviation · discrepancy · blunder
Evaluate incorrectly
- misinterpretUnderstand something incorrectly
- misconstrueUnderstand incorrectly
- misapprehendGrasp incorrectly
- misunderstandGrasp incorrectly
misperceive · bias · prejudice · assumption · misclassify · misdiagnose · misattribute · misprize
Accuracy of measurement
- accuracyDegree of correctness
- gaugeStandard of measurement
- scaleMeasure of relative size
- instrumentDevice for specific tasks
tolerance · standard · reference · deviation · variance · drift · sensitivity · resolution
Measurable spatial extents
- specificationsStated requirements and parameters
- surveyingMeasuring and charting terrain
- blueprintDetailed technical drawing
- framingStructural or contextual shaping
cutting · materials · foundation · carpentry · renovation · contractor · tolerance · clearance
Prediction of future conditions
- budgetPlan for spending
- projectionSomething that extends outward
- estimateInformed guess at quantity
- timelineOrdered display of events
allocation · feasibility · scope · resources · scheduling · milestone · shortfall · miscalculation
miscalculate
Compute incorrectly
- miscountError in enumeration
- misestimateJudge incorrectly
- misreadInterpret text incorrectly
misreckon · misgauge · overestimate · underestimate · overshoot · undershoot · deviation · discrepancy · blunder · mistake
misjudge
Evaluate incorrectly
- misinterpretUnderstand something incorrectly
- misconstrueUnderstand incorrectly
- misapprehendGrasp incorrectly
misunderstand · misperceive · bias · prejudice · assumption · misclassify · misdiagnose · misattribute · misprize · undervalue
precision
Accuracy of measurement
instrument · tolerance · standard · reference · deviation · variance · drift · sensitivity · resolution · traceability
dimensions
Measurable spatial extents
- specificationsStated requirements and parameters
- surveyingMeasuring and charting terrain
- blueprintDetailed technical drawing
framing · cutting · materials · foundation · carpentry · renovation · contractor · tolerance · clearance · fit
forecast
Prediction of future conditions
- budgetPlan for spending
- projectionSomething that extends outward
- estimateInformed guess at quantity
timeline · allocation · feasibility · scope · resources · scheduling · milestone · shortfall · miscalculation · contingency