miscalculate

[mis-kal-kyuh-leyt]

verb (used with or without object)

miscalculated, miscalculating 

1. to calculate or judge incorrectly.

   to miscalculate the time required.

miscalculate

/ ˌmɪsˈkælkjʊˌleɪt /

verb

1. (tr) to calculate wrongly

Other Word Forms

• miscalculator noun
• miscalculation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of miscalculate¹

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

Example Sentences

The policy is a form of miscalculated brinkmanship.

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Russia similarly miscalculated the strength and durability of the Assad regime in Syria—now a lost ally.

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

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

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

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Related Words

• err 
• misconstrue 
• misinterpret 
• misjudge 
• misread 
• misunderstand 
• overestimate 
• overrate 
• overvalue 
• underestimate 
• undervalue