as in misunderstandings
a failure to understand correctly
your misreading of the definition of the word is what got you into trouble
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False hopes about working in retirement speak to fundamental misunderstandings about retirement and the labor market, experts say.
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Also, misunderstandings can be dangerous.
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Dos and don’ts that prevent misinterpretations and ensure brand messaging is intentional.
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Beatty said those early misinterpretations frequently determine what evidence exists later.
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“Misreadings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/misreadings. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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