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Miscalculate Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations

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miscalculate

[หŒmษชsหˆkalkjสŠหŒleษชt ]

Definition

Context #1 | Verb

mathematics

To calculate or estimate incorrectly.

Synonyms

miscompute, misjudge, misreckon.

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Word Description / Examples
miscalculate

This word is typically used in mathematical, financial, or planning contexts where an error in calculation occurs.

  • The engineer miscalculated the load-bearing capacity of the bridge.
  • We miscalculated our budget for the project.
misjudge

This word is used in situations where an error in judgment, assessment, or estimation occurs, often in evaluating people, situations, or outcomes.

  • She misjudged his character and got into trouble.
  • He misjudged the distance and hit the curb.
miscompute

This term is often used in more technical or scientific contexts, indicating an error in computation, typically involving technology or algorithms.

  • The computer program miscomputed the results due to a bug in the code.
misreckon

This term is relatively old-fashioned and less commonly used. It can be used in literary or historical contexts to indicate an incorrect estimation or calculation.

  • The explorers misreckoned the length of their journey and ran out of supplies.

Examples of usage

  • I miscalculated the total sum and ended up paying more.
  • She miscalculated the measurements and the furniture didn't fit through the door.

Translations

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Origin of 'miscalculate'

The word 'miscalculate' originated from the combination of the prefix 'mis-' meaning 'wrongly' and the word 'calculate' meaning 'to determine by mathematical means'. The term first appeared in the English language in the mid-18th century.

See also: calculable, calculated, calculating, calculatingly, calculation, calculations, calculator, calculus, incalculable, miscalculated.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #38,806, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.