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Synonyms & Similar Words
misjudging
misinterpreting
overestimating
underestimating
miscalculating
miscounting
misfiguring
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undercalculating
erring
mistaking
misreckoning
miscomputing
overstating
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Meaning of Miscalculating
The primary meaning of "Miscalculating" is to incorrectly calculate or judge something.
Definitions
- To calculate or judge something incorrectly
- * To make an incorrect estimation or assessment of a situation or quantity
Etymology of Miscalculating
The word "Miscalculating" originates from the prefix "mis-" meaning wrong or incorrectly, and the verb "calculate" which comes from the Latin "calculare" meaning to reckon or compute, derived from "calculus" meaning pebble or stone used for counting
Historically, the term has been used to describe errors in mathematical or logical reasoning, and has expanded to include errors in judgment or assessment
Example Uses
- The accountant was miscalculating the company's profits, leading to a significant discrepancy in the financial reports
- * She was miscalculating the time it would take to complete the project, and ended up working late into the night to meet the deadline
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
accurately calculating
correctly judging
precisely estimating
carefully assessing
meticulously reckoning
precisely computing
correctly evaluating
accurately appraising
carefully considering
thoughtfully weighing
meticulously measuring
precisely gauging
carefully calculating
wisely judging
prudently estimating
sensibly assessing