miscalculate

[ mis-kal-kyuh-leyt ]

/ mɪsˈkæl kyəˌleɪt /

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verb (used with or without object), mis·cal·cu·lat·ed, mis·cal·cu·lat·ing.

to calculate or judge incorrectly: to miscalculate the time required.

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Origin of miscalculate

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

Related formsmis·cal·cu·la·tion, nounmis·cal·cu·la·tor, noun

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Examples from the Web for miscalculate

And it might even cause Georgians to miscalculate American military support against Russia and foolishly provoke Moscow.
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Sometimes, however, they miscalculate the extent of their power.
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He may miscalculate his power and come in contact with a rail which withstands his weight, when a fall will ensue.
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You miscalculate matters widely, when you forbid my waiting on you, lest it should hurt my worldly concerns.
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British Dictionary definitions for miscalculate

miscalculate

/ (ˌmɪsˈkælkjʊˌleɪt) /

verb

(tr) to calculate wrongly

Derived Formsmiscalculation, nounmiscalculator, noun

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Word Origin and History for miscalculate

miscalculate

1705; from mis- (1) + calculate. Related: Miscalculated; miscalculating.