miscalculate

[ mis-kal-kyuh-leyt ]

verb (used with or without object)

, mis·cal·cu·lat·ed, mis·cal·cu·lat·ing.

1. to calculate or judge incorrectly:

   to miscalculate the time required.

miscalculate

/ ˌmɪsˈkælkjʊˌleɪt /

verb

1. tr to calculate wrongly

Derived Forms

• ˌmisˈcalcuˌlator, noun
• ˌmiscalcuˈlation, noun

Other Words From

• miscal·cu·lation noun
• mis·calcu·lator noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of miscalculate¹

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

Example Sentences

In the face of criticism and plummeting approval ratings, the prime minister now says that his government miscalculated, and that Canada needs to “stabilise” its population growth so that public infrastructure can keep up.

From BBC

The food safety watchdog has issued new guidance over caffeine in food supplements after a man died miscalculating the amount he was meant to use.

From BBC

A few said they miscalculated the challenge of fighting digital giants — particularly in a state where tech corporations hold significant sway in government and have contributed millions of dollars to the governor’s causes.

From Los Angeles Times

Because of negativity bias, we miscalculate the upsides and downsides of social life.

From Los Angeles Times

But the company has arguably never miscalculated as much as it did with the creation of Splash Mountain, which opened first at Disneyland in 1989.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

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