Miscomputation is a term used to describe an error or mistake in a calculation. It is a situation where the result arrived at is incorrect due to an error somewhere in the process. Synonyms for miscomputation include miscalculation, misestimate, miscount, misreckoning, and misinterpretation. Some other terms that can be used in the place of miscomputation are misplay, misjudgment, and misapplication. These terms are often used interchangeably as they all refer to situations where an incorrect outcome is reached due to an error in the process. They are commonly used in financial, scientific, and mathematical contexts, where accuracy is crucial to success.