miscompute

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /ˌmɪs.kəmˈpjuːt/

KK: /mɪsˈkəmˌpjut/

transitive verb

Definition

To calculate something incorrectly or make a mistake in a calculation.

Example

If you miscompute the total cost, you might end up overpaying.

Tense Forms

Past: miscomputed

Past Participle: miscomputed

Conversation

I think I might have miscomputed the total for the project budget.

Oh no! How much are you off by?

I’m not sure yet, but I need to double-check my calculations.

Let me help you with that; we can figure it out together.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

miscalculate

err

misjudge

Antonyms

compute

calculate

assess

Root Explanation

Miscompute → It is formed from "mis-" (meaning wrong or badly) and "compute" (from Latin "computare", meaning to calculate or count). The word "miscompute" means to calculate or count incorrectly or wrongly.

Memory Tip

Think of doing a calculation 'wrongly' ('mis-') — that's why miscompute means to calculate incorrectly.

Visually Confused Words

misimpute