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inaccurate computation

[ɪnˈækjərət kɒmpjuˈteɪʃən]
nounpl: inaccurate computations
computação imprecisa
1. A calculation or mathematical process that contains errors or produces results that do not precisely match the correct values
The inaccurate computation led to incorrect financial projections for the company.
A computação imprecisa resultou em projeções financeiras incorretas para a empresa.
2. A failure in a digital or manual calculation process to achieve the required level of precision or exactness
The software's inaccurate computation of the algorithm caused the simulation to fail.
A computação imprecisa do algoritmo pelo software causou a falha na simulação.
Synonyms
incorrect calculationfaulty computationimprecise calculationmiscalculationerroneous computation
Antonyms
accurate computationprecise calculationcorrect computationexact calculation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
computação imprecisa
Most common usage in Brazil for mathematical and computational contexts
São Paulo
cálculo inexato
Alternative term used in technical and business environments
Portugal
computação imprecisa
Standard usage in Portuguese computing and mathematical terminology

Related Idioms & Phrases

off by a mile
get one's numbers wrong
miss the mark
ballpark figure (when approximate is acceptable)
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