mismeasure
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7.4
- noun
- /ˌmɪsˈmɛʒər/
Examples
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But The Mismeasure of Woman would be a far stronger book if it provided more details, even at the expense of a broader audience.
Academic text (1992) -
If there is any shortcoming to The Mismeasure of Woman, it's in its lack of detail and documentation on what are some very compelling points.
Academic text (1992) -
It's that kind of shoddy reasoning, pseudoscience, and uncritical belief that makes The Mismeasure of Woman such a valuable resource.
Academic text (1992) -
The Mismeasure of Woman is a fine and spirited debunking of some of the "truths" about the sexes that, unfortunately, many of us still believe—myself included.
Academic text (1992) -
The scientist published a critique highlighting the serious mismeasure of data in the experiment.
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Due to a significant mismeasure in the survey results, the conclusions drawn were misleading.
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The report revealed a mismeasure that underestimated the effects of climate change on local ecosystems.
Synonyms
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1.0
A wrong belief, calculation, or action
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4.2
A wrong estimate of numbers or plans that causes problems
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4.9
A mistake in information or measurement
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6.5
A thing that is not exact or clear, for example a measurement
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8.0
A wrong guess about how much or how likely something is
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7.4
An incorrect amount or size you find when you check something
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9.5
An error in calculating numbers or amounts
How Accurate
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Mismeasure joins the prefix mis- meaning 'wrong' with measure, so it names a 'wrong measurement' or an inaccurate amount that can cause a problem.