miscalculate
🇺🇸
/ˌmɪsˈkælkjuleɪt/
🇬🇧
/ˌmɪsˈkælkjuleɪt/
verb
R
To make a mistake in thinking about or planning something.
If you miscalculate how much paint you need, you might have to go back to the store.
R
To understand a situation incorrectly.
He miscalculated how quickly the project could be completed.
translation
To make a mistake in thinking about or planning something.; To understand a situation incorrectly.
Word Forms
3rd Present
miscalculates
Past
miscalculated
Perfect
miscalculated
Progressive
miscalculating