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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Drake was due to play in Amsterdam two days after the final Manchester show, but his team had miscalculated the time it would take to ship the stage across the North Sea.

From BBC

Both Washington and Tehran appear to have miscalculated how the other would behave, triggering an ever-expanding conflict with few clear ways out in the foreseeable future.

From The Wall Street Journal

Diplomats and analysts say Tehran miscalculated with its attacks on Dubai, Doha and Bahrain.

From The Wall Street Journal

Netflix may have miscalculated the Ellison family’s determination when it agreed Feb. 16 to allow Paramount back into the bidding.

From Los Angeles Times

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