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v. - Calculate incorrectly; Judge incorrectly.

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Usage examples (11)
  • Inside of 100 yards, you can be 6 inches off if you misestimate the wind or drop, and you'll still hit a deer in the vitals.
  • For many people, a risky 3% gambling opportunity might just look like it could pay off, if they misestimate the size of the risk involved in a copycat business.
  • For many people, the a risky 3% gambling opportunity might just look like it could pay off, if they misestimate the size of the risk involved in a copycat business.
  • Because of hostility and resentment, I may misestimate or entirely misunderstand someone else's attitude toward me, suspecting them of trying to do me in, when in fact...
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