miscalculate
[mis-kal-kyuh-leyt]
Origin of miscalculate
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Related Words for miscalculate
overrate, misread, misinterpret, err, undervalue, misjudge, underestimate, misunderstand, misconstrue, overvalue, overestimate, blow, miscount, overlook, blunder, discount, underrate, disregard, stumble, misreckonExamples from the Web for miscalculate
Contemporary Examples of miscalculate
And it might even cause Georgians to miscalculate American military support against Russia and foolishly provoke Moscow.
Historical Examples of miscalculate
Mark did not miscalculate the good feeling of the people in this quarter.
The O'DonoghueCharles James Lever
He may miscalculate his own forces; he may have no chart of the country he would invade.
ZanoniEdward Bulwer Lytton
Sometimes, however, they miscalculate the extent of their power.
The Evolution of Modern CapitalismJohn Atkinson Hobson
Did you miscalculate the danger, or was it something that could not be helped?
The Pioneer Boys of the ColumbiaHarrison Adams
"You miscalculate your strength, young man," said Byrom, gravely.
The Manchester Rebels of the Fatal '45William Harrison Ainsworth
miscalculate
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