misgauge

/mɪsˈɡɔːrdʒ/

Definitions

1. verb

to measure incorrectly

“The technician misgauged the room’s dimensions, leading to a costly renovation mistake.”

2. noun

an incorrect measurement

“The misgauge in the blueprint caused the construction project to be delayed.”

Synonyms

  • miscalculate
  • misestimate

Antonyms

  • accurately measure
  • precisely gauge