misestimation

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Noun misestimation has 1 sense

miscalculation, misreckoning, misestimation - a mistake in calculating
--₁ is a kind of mistake, error, fault
--₁ has particulars:
backfire, boomerang; rounding, rounding error; truncation error

Derived form: verb misestimate₂

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Misestimation

Definition:

Misestimation is the act or process of underestimating or overestimating something, typically resulting in an inaccurate assessment or prediction.

Examples:

Noun:

Her misestimation of the project's complexity led to several delays and budget overruns.

Verb (transitive):

The coach misestimated the opponent's strength and chose the wrong strategy for the game.

Verb (intransitive):

Be careful not to misestimate the distance; it's much farther than it appears.

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