Miscalculated Meaning in English
word · lemma: miscalculate
释义
To calculate something incorrectly, resulting in the wrong answer or estimation.
用法与细微差别
'Miscalculated' is the past tense or past participle of 'miscalculate.' Used in both formal and informal situations, often about numbers, predictions, or judgments (e.g., costs, risks, time). Common collocations: 'miscalculated the distance,' 'miscalculated the cost.' Different from 'misjudged' (about opinions or character, not numerical calculation).
例句
I miscalculated my expenses this month.
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She miscalculated the distance to the park.
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We miscalculated how much time the project needed.
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Turns out I miscalculated and now we're late.
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They miscalculated the risks and lost a lot of money.
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He realized he miscalculated when the recipe turned out wrong.
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