miscalculate

verb

ˌmis-ˈkal-kyə-ˌlāt How to pronounce miscalculate (audio)
Definition of miscalculatenext
as in to misunderstand
to make an incorrect judgment regarding they miscalculated how difficult the mountainous trek would be

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Recent Examples of miscalculate Expert Hemant Bhargava cautions taxpayers to treat AI as a translator rather than a decision-maker, emphasizing that consumer AI systems frequently miscalculate liabilities and fail to securely handle highly sensitive financial data. — Staff, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026 The beetles take advantage of the fact that the construction workers who finished the house just a few months earlier miscalculated and left too much space between the doors and the ground, failing to consider insects or the rainy season. — María Ospina, The Dial, 31 Mar. 2026 Iran should not miscalculate again. — Michelle Stoddart, ABC News, 26 Mar. 2026 More players mean more scenarios for people to miscalculate. — Andreas Kluth, Twin Cities, 17 Aug. 2025 See All Example Sentences for miscalculate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for miscalculate
  1. misunderstand
  2. underestimate
  3. misjudge
  4. mistake
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  • Loving spouses disappoint us, supportive parents fail us, close friends misunderstand us, and even terrific children create enormous stress.
    — David H. Rosmarin, Time, 29 Aug. 2026
  • Hopefully Hollywood won’t misunderstand the lesson in those projects’ success.
    — Amy Nicholson, Los Angeles Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of misunderstand
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  • But a new investigation from NPR and Boston University finds that the number is likely about 9,000, or five times higher — and even that number may underestimate heat's deadly impact.
    — Alejandra Borunda, NPR, 2 Sep. 2026
  • Unlocking the Type 2 diabetes market Investors still price the stock as a Type 1 diabetes story, severely underestimating its runway with Type 2 diabetes patients.
    — Harvey Stober, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of underestimate
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  • Summary Founders frequently misjudge their business's worth, often confusing revenue with actual value.
    — Lien De Pau, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2026
  • The consequences of misjudging the route to that point are already visible.
    — Alexandra Harrell, Footwear News, 28 Aug. 2026
Definition of misjudge
Verb
  • Many people mistake resilience for grit or simply pushing through.
    — Suzan J. Song, CNBC, 1 Sep. 2026
  • Marcus mistook Sandra's reliability and competence for engagement.
    — Dr. Rick Ruperto, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2026
Definition of mistake

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“Miscalculate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miscalculate. Accessed 5 Sep. 2026.

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