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Definition misinterpretation in American English

misinterpretation noun

[countable/uncountable] noun
/ˌmɪsɪntɜrprɪˈteɪʃ(ə)n/
1

a wrong way of understanding or explaining something

Example

Make sure there can be no misinterpretation of what was intended.

Example

It's a subtle point that's open to misinterpretation.

Synonyms and related words
fail miscommunication error
Definition misinterpretation in American English