miscommunication
noun
mis·com·mu·ni·ca·tion
ˌmis-kə-ˌmyü-nə-ˈkā-shən 
: failure to communicate clearly
There was miscommunication between the reporter and her editors.
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The idea is to allow for accidents, miscommunications or misunderstandings that the participants agree should not scuttle talks.
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
Recently released findings from an investigation into the incident, orchestrated by the French Parachuting Federation, stated that the tragedy was caused by a miscommunication between the plane’s pilot and others on board.
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Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Colin Hubbard / Getty Images The Fever shot nearly 80% in the first half, exposing miscommunications in Atlanta's defense that led to open looks and uncontested layups.
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Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
The ball popped loose right in front of Luis Romo, who took advantage of South Korea's miscommunication to drop in a volley for a goal.
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Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
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ABC News,
1 July 2026
Recently released findings from an investigation into the incident, orchestrated by the French Parachuting Federation, stated that the tragedy was caused by a miscommunication between the plane’s pilot and others on board.
—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
21 June 2026
Colin Hubbard / Getty Images The Fever shot nearly 80% in the first half, exposing miscommunications in Atlanta's defense that led to open looks and uncontested layups.
—
Christopher Harris,
CBS News,
20 June 2026
The ball popped loose right in front of Luis Romo, who took advantage of South Korea's miscommunication to drop in a volley for a goal.
—
Andrew Greif,
NBC news,
19 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for miscommunication
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“Miscommunication.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/miscommunication. Accessed 5 Jul. 2026.
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