Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
miscalculate
verb
/ˌmɪsˈkæl.kjʊ.leɪt/
Definition
To calculate something wrongly or incorrectly.
Examples
- She miscalculated the budget for the project, leading to a shortfall.
- If you miscalculate the time needed for the trip, you may end up arriving late.
- He miscalculated the distance and ended up walking much farther than expected.
Meaning
Miscalculate refers to the act of making an error in a calculation, resulting in an incorrect result or conclusion.
Synonyms
- misjudge
- overestimate
- underestimate
- miscount
- err
