Meaning & use
miscalculated
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Made an error in calculating something, leading to an incorrect result or a flawed judgment.
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The company miscalculated demand and ended up with far too much inventory.
He miscalculated the distance and missed his exit on the highway.
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"Miscalculated" can describe a literal arithmetic error or a broader failure of judgment or strategy.
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