miscompute

/mɪskɒmpjuːt/; /mɪsˈkɒmpjuːt/

Definitions

1. verb

to calculate or estimate incorrectly

“The accountant miscomputed the company’s profits, resulting in a loss.”

2. verb

to misinterpret or misjudge a situation

“She miscomputed the mood of the crowd and gave a speech that fell flat.”

3. noun

a mistaken calculation or estimate

“The miscompute in the budget led to a series of financial difficulties.”

Synonyms

  • miscalculate
  • misestimate
  • misjudge

Antonyms

  • calculate
  • compute
  • estimate