calculation error

[ˌkælkjəˈleɪʃən ˈɛrər]
nounpl: calculation errors
erro de cálculo
1. a mistake made in performing mathematical operations or computations
The accountant discovered a calculation error in the quarterly report.
O contador descobriu um erro de cálculo no relatório trimestral.
2. an inaccuracy resulting from miscalculation or arithmetic mistake
Due to a calculation error, the invoice amount was incorrect.
Devido a um erro de cálculo, o valor da fatura estava incorreto.
In both Brazilian and American business contexts, calculation errors are taken seriously as they can affect financial accuracy and legal compliance. In Brazil, audits (auditorias) often focus on identifying and preventing calculation errors in government and corporate finances.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
arithmetic errorcomputational errormathematical mistakemiscalculationnumerical error
Antonyms / Antônimos
correct calculationaccurate computation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
erro de cálculo
most common and standard usage
São Paulo
erro de cálculo
standard usage in business and technical contexts
Rio de Janeiro
erro de cálculo
standard usage, sometimes informally 'falha no cálculo'
Portugal
erro de cálculo
identical usage as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Words

miscalculaterounding errorcomputational mistakemathematical accuracyverificationaudit

Related Idioms & Phrases

a calculation error in one's favor
catch a calculation error
correct a calculation error
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