miscalculate

[mis-kal-kyuh-leyt] / mɪsˈkæl kyəˌleɪt /

VERB

make a mistake

Synonyms

STRONGEST

err misconstrue misinterpret misjudge misread misunderstand overestimate overrate overvalue underestimate undervalue

STRONG

blow blunder discount disregard miscount overlook stumble underrate

WEAK

drop the ball get signals crossed get wrong go wrong mess up misreckon miss by a mile mix up slip up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

get perceive understand

STRONG

attend pay attention regard respect

WEAK

do correctly figure correctly succeed

Example Sentences

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If that was the case, and if they miscalculated and stayed down too long, they would have run out of oxygen and perished.

From Literature

It is very easy to miscalculate cutting weight.

From BBC

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

From BBC

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

From Los Angeles Times

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

From BBC