1
[ noun ] putting the wrong interpretation on

Examples

"his misinterpretation of the question caused his error" "there was no mistaking her meaning"

Used in print

(Dan McLachlan, Jr., "Communication Networks and...)

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2
[ noun ] an understanding of something that is not correct

Examples

"he wasn't going to admit his mistake" "make no mistake about his intentions" "there must be some misunderstanding--I don't have a sister"

Related terms

misconception misconstrue

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