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
In stark contrast, two years later, Governor Hogan failed to intervene when the Maryland Transit Administration raised bus fares — despite concerns that the rate hike might be based on a misinterpretation of state law.
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 4 Nov. 2024
But others claim the reporting is a misinterpretation of Braun’s career shift.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 17 June 2024
This misinterpretation stems in part from sins of omission.
—Wang Jisi, Foreign Affairs, 14 June 2018
Clear communication through design artifacts such as wireframes, prototypes and user journey maps minimizes the chances of misinterpretation, reducing costly misunderstandings.
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—Tina Gada, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 4 Nov. 2024
But others claim the reporting is a misinterpretation of Braun’s career shift.
—Justin Curto, Vulture, 17 June 2024
This misinterpretation stems in part from sins of omission.
—Wang Jisi, Foreign Affairs, 14 June 2018
Clear communication through design artifacts such as wireframes, prototypes and user journey maps minimizes the chances of misinterpretation, reducing costly misunderstandings.
7.
—Tina Gada, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
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“Misinterpretation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misinterpretation. Accessed 10 Jan. 2025.
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