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
Your discussions are subject to confusion, misinterpretation, even deceit.
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 23 June 2025
This practice often reveals misinterpretations that would otherwise go undetected.
—Anna Barnhill, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Whatever the case, this is a low-energy day subject to confusion and misinterpretations.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 28 May 2025
However, no language in the treaty discusses climate change, causing opponents to criticize the Court of overreach and misinterpretation of the law.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 23 June 2025
This practice often reveals misinterpretations that would otherwise go undetected.
—Anna Barnhill, Forbes.com, 17 June 2025
Whatever the case, this is a low-energy day subject to confusion and misinterpretations.
—Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 28 May 2025
However, no language in the treaty discusses climate change, causing opponents to criticize the Court of overreach and misinterpretation of the law.
—Jon McGowan, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misinterpretation
misunderstanding
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Another reader sent an annotated version of my column to me, showing a fundamental misunderstanding of my column and pretty much everything else.—
Matt Fleming,
Oc Register,
13 July 2025
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Beyond risks to trust and reputation, misunderstanding of the capabilities and limitations of AI systems can lead to serious operational risks.—
Bernard Marr,
Forbes.com,
11 July 2025
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“Misinterpretation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misinterpretation. Accessed 20 Jul. 2025.
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