IELTS Anvil

miscalculate

CEFR: B2
To calculate a mathematical figure or scientific quantity incorrectly; or to assess the political risks of a situation wrongly.

Synonyms

  • misjudge
  • err

Example Sentence

Structural engineers miscalculated the foundation load, necessitating emergency underpinning of the skyscraper.

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