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mismeasure

mismeasure

7.4
An incorrect size or amount found when you check something
  • noun
  • /ˌmɪsˈmɛʒər/
translation icon : error de medición

Examples

  • 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.

  • Due to a significant mismeasure in the survey results, the conclusions drawn were misleading.

  • The report revealed a mismeasure that underestimated the effects of climate change on local ecosystems.

Synonyms

error
vsmismeasure
306 1.0

A wrong belief, calculation, or action

is specifically a wrong measurement or assessment rather than any mistake
miscalculation
vsmismeasure
30 4.2

A wrong estimate of numbers or plans that causes problems

is about incorrect measurement or assessment not only number mistakes
inaccuracy
vsmismeasure
24 4.9

A mistake in information or measurement

is the specific act or result of measuring or assessing wrongly
imprecision
vsmismeasure
3 6.5

A thing that is not exact or clear, for example a measurement

is about being wrong or incorrect rather than only not exact
mismeasurement
vsmismeasure
7.4

An incorrect amount or size you find when you check something

is the general idea of an incorrect measurement or assessment
misestimation
vsmismeasure
8.0

A wrong guess about how much or how likely something is

is broader wrong measurement or assessment beyond just estimation
misreckoning
vsmismeasure
9.5

An error in calculating numbers or amounts

is the general inaccurate measurement or assessment rather than only totals

How Accurate

measurement
183 1.9
mismeasure
7.4
estimate
370 2.6
guess
768 1.0

Surface Forms

mismeasure singular
mismeasures plural

Morphology

mismeasure = measure (transparent) = mis + measure

Formed by productive prefix mis- (wrongly/incorrectly) + measure (noun) so the meaning 'an incorrect measurement' is directly inferable.

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.