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Misreckon

/mɪsˈɹɛkən/ · verb

Meaning

(transitive) To add (something) up incorrectly, make a wrong calculation of (an amount etc.)..

Definitions by Sense

  1. (transitive) To add (something) up incorrectly, make a wrong calculation of (an amount etc.).
  2. (reflexive, obsolete) To make a wrong calculation, to be in error.

Example Sentences

And therefore he that hath once misreckoned himselfe is never seene againe.

Synonyms for misreckon

Antonyms for misreckon

Related Words

miscalculationmisestimationerrsmisfiguremiscalculatemisaccountmisestimatemisratemisrecordmiscountmisrecountmisdeterminemisrankmisrecollectmiscorrectmiscreditmisrelymisrectifymisrecallmisjudge

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does misreckon mean?

Misreckon means (transitive) To add (something) up incorrectly, make a wrong calculation of (an amount etc.)..

What is a synonym for misreckon?

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What is the opposite of misreckon?

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How do you use misreckon in a sentence?

And therefore he that hath once misreckoned himselfe is never seene againe.

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