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
But Aldrich had miscalculated and Hull had been too gloomy.
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Jesse Eisinger, ProPublica, 8 Apr. 2025
But what caused Ingenuity to miscalculate its 72nd flight remained a mystery to NASA.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 11 Dec. 2024
Democratic strategist Doug Gordon told Newsweek this week that perhaps the richest man in the world had miscalculated his popularity and influence with voters—even among the GOP faithful.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
These errors often occur when airlines miscalculate currency conversions, leave off fuel surcharges, or input incorrect pricing.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 19 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for miscalculate
Jesse Eisinger, ProPublica, 8 Apr. 2025
But what caused Ingenuity to miscalculate its 72nd flight remained a mystery to NASA.
—Andrew Paul, Popular Science, 11 Dec. 2024
Democratic strategist Doug Gordon told Newsweek this week that perhaps the richest man in the world had miscalculated his popularity and influence with voters—even among the GOP faithful.
—Lee Habeeb, MSNBC Newsweek, 4 Apr. 2025
These errors often occur when airlines miscalculate currency conversions, leave off fuel surcharges, or input incorrect pricing.
—Bailey Berg, AFAR Media, 19 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for miscalculate
Recent Examples of Synonyms for miscalculate
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Culturally sensitive clinical care is often misunderstood as simply providing surface-level accommodations — offering kosher meals, observing Sabbath restrictions, or including a rabbi on staff.—
Devora Shabtai,
Sun Sentinel,
13 May 2025
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Miller misunderstands the significance of the right of habeas corpus, for starters.—
Ruth Marcus,
New Yorker,
12 May 2025
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Many also underestimate the potential for passive income or fail to modernize outdated laundromats for higher profits.—
Jack Kelly,
Forbes.com,
3 May 2025
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The achievement of winning a Europa League group the following year containing Marseille, Ajax and AEK Athens should not be underestimated, even though the first leg tie at Roma in the last 16 went horribly wrong with that 4-0 defeat.—
Andy Naylor,
New York Times,
2 May 2025
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City started strongly, but fell behind after Kompany misjudged the bounce of a long ball, allowing Fabio Borini to finish confidently with the outside of his boot.—
Thom Harris,
New York Times,
17 May 2025
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Witty admitted the company had misjudged the depth of the risk score problem.—
Seth Joseph,
Forbes.com,
16 May 2025
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The game often involves ski masks and toy guns, which can be mistaken for real threats by bystanders or law enforcement.—
Jazmin Towe,
Parents,
9 May 2025
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This balanced view should not be mistaken for leniency—there is no denying that the industry must step up its actions to reduce emissions.—
Simi Thambi,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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“Miscalculate.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/miscalculate. Accessed 22 May. 2025.
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