Miscalculate Definition & Meaning

miscalculate
verb
  1. judge incorrectly; "I had misestimated his determination"
  2. calculate incorrectly; "I miscalculated the number of guests at the wedding"

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  • "It's best to do the math and don't miscalculate"
    Shades of Culture — Do the Math

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