miscalculate

[mis-kal-kyuh-leyt]

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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.

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

Contemporary Examples

And it might even cause Georgians to miscalculate American military support against Russia and foolishly provoke Moscow.
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Historical Examples

Mark did not miscalculate the good feeling of the people in this quarter.
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He may miscalculate his own forces; he may have no chart of the country he would invade.
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Sometimes, however, they miscalculate the extent of their power.
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Did you miscalculate the danger, or was it something that could not be helped?
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"You miscalculate your strength, young man," said Byrom, gravely.
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British Dictionary definitions for miscalculate

miscalculate

verb

(tr) to calculate wrongly

Derived Formsmiscalculation, nounmiscalculator, noun

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Word Origin and History for miscalculate

v.

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

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Examples from the Web for miscalculate

Contemporary Examples

And it might even cause Georgians to miscalculate American military support against Russia and foolishly provoke Moscow.

Historical Examples

Mark did not miscalculate the good feeling of the people in this quarter.

He may miscalculate his own forces; he may have no chart of the country he would invade.

Sometimes, however, they miscalculate the extent of their power.

Did you miscalculate the danger, or was it something that could not be helped?

"You miscalculate your strength, young man," said Byrom, gravely.

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Word Origin and History for miscalculate

v.

Origin of miscalculate