/ ˌmɪsˈkælkjuleɪt; NAmE / verb
1.
to estimate an amount, a figure, a measurement, etc. wrongly :
[ vn ]
They had seriously miscalculated the effect of inflation.
[ v wh- ]
He had miscalculated how long the trip would take.
[also v ]
2.
to judge a situation wrongly
SYN misjudge :
[ vn ]
She miscalculated the level of opposition to her proposals.
[also v wh- , v ]
► mis·cal·cu·la·tion / ˌmɪskælkjuˈleɪʃn; NAmE / noun [ C , U ]:
to make a miscalculation