misestimate (Meaning)

Wordnet

misestimate (v)

judge incorrectly

calculate incorrectly

Webster

To estimate erroneously.

The architect misestimated the cost of the building, leading to a budget crisis.
The scientist misestimated the time required for the experiment, delaying its completion.
The politician misestimated the public's reaction to his policy, resulting in widespread disapproval.
The traveler misestimated the distance to the next town, getting stranded in the wilderness.
The company misestimated demand for its product, leading to excess inventory and financial losses.
The doctor misestimated the severity of the patient's illness, delaying critical treatment.
The meteorologist misestimated the strength of the hurricane, causing widespread panic and damage.
The professor misestimated the difficulty of the exam, surprising students with an unexpected level of challenge.
The investor misestimated the market's volatility, leading to significant financial swings.
The military misestimated the enemy's capabilities, resulting in a battlefield loss.

judge incorrectly, calculate incorrectlyTo estimate erroneously.

mistake, misconceive, underestimate, misjudge,misunderstand, miscalculate, misperceive, overvalue,mismeasure, misgauge

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The architect misestimated the cost of the building, leading to a budget crisis.

The scientist misestimated the time required for the experiment, delaying its completion.

The politician misestimated the public's reaction to his policy, resulting in widespread disapproval.

The traveler misestimated the distance to the next town, getting stranded in the wilderness.