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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An erroneous cast or reckoning.

Verb

1. 1
   To cast or reckon incorrectly. intransitive, transitive
2. 2
   cast an actor, singer, or dancer in an unsuitable role wordnet
3. 3
   To cast or direct erroneously or improperly. intransitive, transitive

   "to miscast a glance"

4. 4
   To cast an actor in an inappropriate role.
5. 5
   To make an error when casting a vote.

Adjective

1. 1
   Erroneously cast not-comparable

Etymology

From Middle English miscasten, equivalent to mis- + cast.

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