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
Sometimes, what feels like outright rejection is a miscommunication or a misinterpretation of intent.
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Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Accessibility regulations vary, and consulting local legal or accessibility professionals can help clarify complaint resolution procedures, formatting and national oversight requirements, ensuring compliance and avoiding misinterpretations.
—Ran Ronen, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
By identifying these deeper emotional triggers, individuals can approach conflicts with greater clarity and emotional balance, reducing misinterpretation and fostering healthier communication.
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—Mark Travers, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
This was a flagrant misinterpretation of Hollander’s order, which applied only to DOGE personnel who had not been properly vetted or trained for access to the data.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2025
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Benjamin Laker, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025
Accessibility regulations vary, and consulting local legal or accessibility professionals can help clarify complaint resolution procedures, formatting and national oversight requirements, ensuring compliance and avoiding misinterpretations.
—Ran Ronen, Forbes.com, 3 Apr. 2025
By identifying these deeper emotional triggers, individuals can approach conflicts with greater clarity and emotional balance, reducing misinterpretation and fostering healthier communication.
3.
—Mark Travers, Forbes, 25 Mar. 2025
This was a flagrant misinterpretation of Hollander’s order, which applied only to DOGE personnel who had not been properly vetted or trained for access to the data.
—Michael Hiltzik, Los Angeles Times, 25 Mar. 2025
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for misinterpretation
misunderstanding
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However, after a misunderstanding possibly stemming from his hat, a spear was thrown which was then met by musketfire, luckily ending in no deaths, according to Powell.—
Irene Wright,
Miami Herald,
14 May 2025
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This shared misunderstanding can lead to no one offering support, leaving the friend feeling unnoticed and unsupported.—
Mark Travers,
Forbes.com,
8 May 2025
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“Misinterpretation.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misinterpretation. Accessed 21 May. 2025.
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