gross miscalculation

Frequency: 6.87.1 per million words

Emphasizes a blatant and obvious error in calculation or judgment.

miscalculationADJECTIVE + NOUN

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gross

Examples (10)

  • The company's failure was a gross miscalculation of market demand.
  • Ignoring public opinion proved to be a gross miscalculation by the politician.
  • His decision to invest heavily in the failing venture turned out to be a gross miscalculation.
  • The military strategy was based on a gross miscalculation of the enemy's strength.
  • It was a gross miscalculation to assume that everyone would agree with the new policy.
  • Leaving such a critical detail unchecked was a gross miscalculation.
  • The project suffered from a gross miscalculation of both time and resources.
  • Her belief that she could handle the entire workload alone was a gross miscalculation.
  • This pricing error could be considered a gross miscalculation that cost them millions.
  • The diplomat admitted that his assessment of the situation had been a gross miscalculation.