What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
miscount
Example
I miscounted the number of guests, and we ended up with not enough food. [miscounted: past tense]
Example
The cashier miscounted my change and gave me too much. [miscounted: verb]
miscalculate
Example
I miscalculated the total cost of the project, and now we're over budget. [miscalculated: past tense]
Example
The engineer miscalculated the weight limit, and the bridge collapsed. [miscalculated: verb]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Miscount and miscalculate are both less common words and may not be used as frequently as other synonyms for similar concepts.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between miscount and miscalculate?
Both miscount and miscalculate are formal words that are appropriate for academic or professional contexts where precision and accuracy are important.
