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
The bill resolves issues related to unclear guidance, insufficient training and misinterpretation of authority, ensuring consistent protection of child-parent relationships post-separation — even in the absence of a court order.
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Chris Felder, Sun Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2025
But the pledge of allegiance salute was dropped in a way that left no room for misinterpretation: The gesture had become inextricably tied to the Nazis.
—Katrin Bennhold, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
However, due to the complexity of the law sector, generative AI can have trouble understanding proper legal concepts and terminology, leading to misinterpretation and false statements.
—Mark Doble, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Empathetic communication can bridge many gaps and prevent misinterpretations.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
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Chris Felder, Sun Sentinel, 30 Jan. 2025
But the pledge of allegiance salute was dropped in a way that left no room for misinterpretation: The gesture had become inextricably tied to the Nazis.
—Katrin Bennhold, New York Times, 24 Jan. 2025
However, due to the complexity of the law sector, generative AI can have trouble understanding proper legal concepts and terminology, leading to misinterpretation and false statements.
—Mark Doble, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2025
Empathetic communication can bridge many gaps and prevent misinterpretations.
—Johnny C. Taylor Jr., USA TODAY, 26 Nov. 2024
See all Example Sentences for misinterpretation
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“Misinterpretation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misinterpretation. Accessed 26 Feb. 2025.
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