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misinterpretation

mi·sin·terp·retation

US/mɪsɪˌntɜrprʌˈteɪʃʌn/ uncommon

noun

1.

putting the wrong interpretation on

  • “his misinterpretation of the question caused his error”
  • “there was no mistaking her meaning”

Origin

From mis- + interpretation or misinterpret + -ation.

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