as in misunderstanding
a failure to understand correctly
his misinterpretation of the ambiguously worded instructions was hardly his fault
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Recent Examples of misinterpretation
Standardized coding is crucial for accurate data interpretation, but inconsistent or incorrect coding can lead to misinterpretation and hinder clinical decision making.
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Heather Cox, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
But this reaction stemmed from a fundamental misinterpretation.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
Sometimes, what feels like outright rejection is a miscommunication or a misinterpretation of intent.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Accessibility regulations vary, and consulting local legal or accessibility professionals can help clarify complaint resolution procedures, formatting and national oversight requirements, ensuring compliance and avoiding misinterpretations.
—Ran Ronen, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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Heather Cox, Forbes.com, 15 Apr. 2025
But this reaction stemmed from a fundamental misinterpretation.
—John Cassidy, New Yorker, 14 Apr. 2025
Sometimes, what feels like outright rejection is a miscommunication or a misinterpretation of intent.
—Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Accessibility regulations vary, and consulting local legal or accessibility professionals can help clarify complaint resolution procedures, formatting and national oversight requirements, ensuring compliance and avoiding misinterpretations.
—Ran Ronen, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misinterpretation
misunderstanding
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That misunderstanding was corrected in short order and chalked up to a learning experience.—
Jake Goodrick,
Sacbee.com,
8 June 2025
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Biologists can afford to be flexible and imprecise when the stakes are merely a conversational misunderstanding.—
Alex Erwin,
The Conversation,
6 June 2025
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“Misinterpretation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misinterpretation. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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