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miscalculate

/mɪsˈkælkjʊleɪt/ verb · British & US
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What does miscalculate mean?

verb

To make a wrong or incorrect calculation, often resulting in an inaccurate or misleading answer. To estimate or calculate something incorrectly.

Example

"The accountant miscalculated the company's profits, leading to a significant loss."

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