seriously miscalculate

Frequency: 6.01.1 per million words

To make a grave error in calculation or judgement with important consequences.

miscalculateADVERB + miscalculate

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Examples (10)

  • The government has seriously miscalculated the economic effect of this policy.
  • The company seriously miscalculated the demand for its new product.
  • We must not seriously miscalculate the strength of our competitors.
  • Critics argued that the general had seriously miscalculated the enemy's resolve.
  • If you seriously miscalculate your expenses, you'll run into debt.
  • Her opponent seemed to have seriously miscalculated public opinion.
  • The project manager seriously miscalculated the time needed for completion.
  • They would seriously miscalculate the risks involved if they ignored the warnings.
  • I think he seriously miscalculated her willingness to compromise.
  • The initial assessment seriously miscalculated the potential for growth in the sector.