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 Democrats contended that the lack of clarity in the rules could lead to misinterpretation by election officials, creating unnecessary delays and possibly threatening voters’ rights.
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Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Oct. 2024
Sure, some may argue that brands need to tread carefully—that humor must align with a brand's identity to prevent misinterpretation or backlash.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
But clinicians and researchers in reproductive medicine told CNN that his comments are a dramatic misinterpretation of reality.
—Meg Tirrell, CNN, 12 Sep. 2024
Without clear explanations, there's a risk of misinterpretation, which can lead to significant financial losses or reputational damage.
—Barry Libert, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
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Kaelan Deese, Washington Examiner - Political News and Conservative Analysis About Congress, the President, and the Federal Government, 1 Oct. 2024
Sure, some may argue that brands need to tread carefully—that humor must align with a brand's identity to prevent misinterpretation or backlash.
—Jeetendr Sehdev, Forbes, 30 Sep. 2024
But clinicians and researchers in reproductive medicine told CNN that his comments are a dramatic misinterpretation of reality.
—Meg Tirrell, CNN, 12 Sep. 2024
Without clear explanations, there's a risk of misinterpretation, which can lead to significant financial losses or reputational damage.
—Barry Libert, Forbes, 23 Sep. 2024
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“Misinterpretation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misinterpretation. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.
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