Misfigure
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /mɪsˈfɪɡə(ɹ)/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Misfigure is a verb meaning To miscalculate; to make a computational error.
Meaning
To miscalculate; to make a computational error.
More Meanings
- To make an incorrect assessment.
- To misrepresent or disguise.
- To disfigure.
- (optics) To err in the manufacture of an optical surface so that it causes distortions.
- An incorrect figure.
- (optics) The misfigured portion of an optical surface, or the presence of such a portion.
Example Sentences
He may misfigure hissen next time as he likes, I shall knaw him.
But you make another mistake — you misfigure dates again — and you've got something more to answer for.
You might argue about letting borderline students squeak through some courses, but who wants a nurse who misfigures her meds?
And they did and the end began, and all Winkler 's words couldn't stop it: "Even prophets can misfigure, but the Vision's still true. Christ's still coming . Why leave; life's good here. "
Word Forms
- misfigures
- misfiguring
- misfigured
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include miscalculate, miscompute, misdetermine, misestimate, misjudge, misperceive.
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