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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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

His political opponents and plenty within Labour think he has miscalculated and they might be right but that has yet to proven one way or the other.

From BBC

The militia alliance, analysts say, miscalculated in its negotiations with the government, seeming to believe it would have the backing of its longtime ally.

From BBC

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