Synonyms

miscalculate

American

[mis-kal-kyuh-leyt] / mɪsˈkæl kyəˌleɪt /

verb (used with or without object)

miscalculated, miscalculating

to calculate or judge incorrectly.

to miscalculate the time required.

miscalculate British

/ ˌmɪsˈkælkjʊˌleɪt /

verb

(tr) to calculate wrongly

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Other Word Forms

miscalculation noun
miscalculator noun

Etymology

Origin of miscalculate

First recorded in 1690–1700; mis- ¹ + calculate

Example Sentences

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If that was the case, and if they miscalculated and stayed down too long, they would have run out of oxygen and perished.

From Literature

It is very easy to miscalculate cutting weight.

From BBC

But it is possible that they could be miscalculating, and they end up the ones who back away from the void.

From BBC

However, Hogan and McMahon has miscalculated the public’s desire to see Hogan again, especially in the top spot.

From Los Angeles Times

Maybe the great man has miscalculated in bypassing some gigantic options under his nose.

From BBC

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