mismeasurement

English

Measuring the Bollard pull of a tugboat in a realistic trial. The difference in elevation of the ends of the line, the short line, and the uneven trim of the ship contribute to mismeasurement of the actual Bollard pull.

Etymology

mis- +‎ measurement

Noun

mismeasurement (countable and uncountable, plural mismeasurements)

1. Incorrect or inaccurate measurement.

Related terms

• mismeasure