Thesaurus results for MISMEASURE

mismeasure

verb

ˌmis-ˈme-zhər

Definition of mismeasure

as in to misunderstand

to make an incorrect judgment regarding the television network seriously mismeasured public reaction to the unceremonious dismissal of the popular anchorwoman

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Recent Examples of mismeasure Then, if all goes smoothly, a journey down the Nile — which might, after all, also be mismeasured — could be next. — Marina Dias, Washington Post, 12 June 2023 This was the quality that was mismeasured by the sensors and misinterpreted by the control unit of the Boeing 737 Max, contributing to the two crashes of that airliner. — IEEE Spectrum, 21 May 2019

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Loving spouses disappoint us, supportive parents fail us, close friends misunderstand us, and even terrific children create enormous stress.

— David H. Rosmarin, Time, 29 Aug. 2026
Maybe an important meeting is rescheduled at the worst possible time, or perhaps someone misunderstands the context of your conversation.

— Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 28 Aug. 2026

Definition of misunderstand

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But many captains say the importance of having fun should not be underestimated — fun that almost always includes a ping pong table in the team room.

— Caoimhe O'Neill, New York Times, 9 Sep. 2026
The flip side, though, is that European founders are the experts in how to navigate their complex region—and American companies that try to enter the market often underestimate the difficulty, argues Shalalvand.

— Emma Hinchliffe, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026

Definition of underestimate

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With a medium-weight acrylic yarn cable knit, this infinity scarf could easily be mistaken for something more high-end.

— BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 8 Sep. 2026
Indeed, the idea that the adoption of Peru’s system would solve Venezuela’s monetary problems is not only mistaken, but dangerous.

— Steve H. Hanke, Fortune, 8 Sep. 2026

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