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Miscalculate (Verb)

Calculate incorrectly; "I miscalculated the number of guests at the wedding".

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

She miscalculated her expenses and ended up going over budget for the project, causing significant financial issues.
The meteorologist miscalculated the trajectory of the storm, leading to a surprise hit on the coastal city.
The team captain miscalculated the math and took a penalty that resulted in a loss for his team.
He miscalculated the time it would take to get to the airport and nearly missed his flight.
She miscalculated the ingredients for the cake recipe and ended up with a dessert that was inedible.

Judge incorrectly; "I had misestimated his determination".

Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.

The candidate's team would miscalculate the opponent's popularity and ultimately lose the election.
She would miscalculate the amount of time needed for the project, leading to a delayed completion.
The engineer would miscalculate the structural integrity of the bridge, which would need costly repairs years later.
He would severely miscalculate the reaction of his business partner to the proposed merger.
The investors would miscalculate the market trends and ultimately lose a substantial portion of their investment.