misinterpretation
noun
mis·in·ter·pre·ta·tion
ˌmi-sᵊn-ˌtər-prə-ˈtā-shən 
-pə-
plural misinterpretations
: failure to understand or interpret something correctly
an error caused by misinterpretation of the rules
: a mistaken interpretation
… it soon becomes obvious to workers in the field that misunderstandings and misinterpretations of conventional terms seriously interfere with scholarly communication.—
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Butler’s stance has evolved, but there are activists who fear that the early characterizations, and the misinterpretation of performativity, have had a pernicious staying power.
—Parul Sehgal, The New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2024
In a globalized world, ignorance about other cultures can lead to misinterpretation of intentions and actions.
—David Deane-Spread, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
That’s a misinterpretation of the law and the FDA’s actions, according to Dorit Rubinstein Reiss of UC College of the Law in San Francisco.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2024
In all likelihood, what your daughter shared with you was either a misinterpretation of what the teacher shared or a mistake on the teacher’s part.
—Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2024
From the moment the preliminary results first flashed across state television late Sunday, the authorities left no room for misinterpretation.
—Paul Sonne, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2024
This standardization mitigates the risk of errors, discrepancies and misinterpretations in the transmission of critical financial data, ultimately contributing to a more reliable and secure digital payments ecosystem.
—Rob Heidenreich, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
Jewel cites how the Strong Black Woman stereotype and general societal projection have robbed Black women of opportunities to outwardly express deep feelings without misinterpretation.
—Essence, 13 Feb. 2024
These researchers have also cautioned that misinterpretation of GWASs by scientists, the media and the public can cause harm.
—Lauren Leffer, Scientific American, 6 Feb. 2024
Parul Sehgal, The New Yorker, 29 Apr. 2024
In a globalized world, ignorance about other cultures can lead to misinterpretation of intentions and actions.
—David Deane-Spread, Forbes, 27 Mar. 2024
That’s a misinterpretation of the law and the FDA’s actions, according to Dorit Rubinstein Reiss of UC College of the Law in San Francisco.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 26 Mar. 2024
In all likelihood, what your daughter shared with you was either a misinterpretation of what the teacher shared or a mistake on the teacher’s part.
—Harriette Cole, The Mercury News, 21 Mar. 2024
From the moment the preliminary results first flashed across state television late Sunday, the authorities left no room for misinterpretation.
—Paul Sonne, New York Times, 18 Mar. 2024
This standardization mitigates the risk of errors, discrepancies and misinterpretations in the transmission of critical financial data, ultimately contributing to a more reliable and secure digital payments ecosystem.
—Rob Heidenreich, Forbes, 13 Feb. 2024
Jewel cites how the Strong Black Woman stereotype and general societal projection have robbed Black women of opportunities to outwardly express deep feelings without misinterpretation.
—Essence, 13 Feb. 2024
These researchers have also cautioned that misinterpretation of GWASs by scientists, the media and the public can cause harm.
—Lauren Leffer, Scientific American, 6 Feb. 2024
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“Misinterpretation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misinterpretation. Accessed 3 May. 2024.
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