mismeasure

verb

ˌmis-ˈme-zhər How to pronounce mismeasure (audio)
Definition of mismeasurenext
as in to misunderstand
to make an incorrect judgment regarding the television network seriously mismeasured public reaction to the unceremonious dismissal of the popular anchorwoman

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Recent Examples of mismeasure Then, if all goes smoothly, a journey down the Nile — which might, after all, also be mismeasured — could be next. — Marina Dias, Washington Post, 12 June 2023 This was the quality that was mismeasured by the sensors and misinterpreted by the control unit of the Boeing 737 Max, contributing to the two crashes of that airliner. — IEEE Spectrum, 21 May 2019
Recent Examples of Synonyms for mismeasure
  1. misunderstand
  2. underestimate
  3. mistake
  4. misjudge
Verb
  • 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
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
Verb
  • 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

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

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