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misinterpretation
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Misinterpretation
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mis·in·ter·pret
/
ˌmɪs
ɪnˈtɜr
prɪt
/
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[
mis-in-
tur
-prit
]
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verb (used with object),
verb
(used without object)
to
interpret
, explain, or understand incorrectly.
Origin:
1580–90;
mis-
1
+
interpret
Related forms
mis·in·ter·pret·a·ble,
adjective
mis·in·ter·pre·ta·tion,
noun
mis·in·ter·pret·er,
noun
un·mis·in·ter·pret·a·ble,
adjective
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misinterpret
(ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːprɪt)
—
vb
(
tr
) to interpret badly, misleadingly, or incorrectly
misinterpre'tation
—
n
misin'terpreter
—
n
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misinterpret
(ˌmɪsɪnˈtɜːprɪt)
—
vb
(
tr
) to interpret badly, misleadingly, or incorrectly
misinterpre'tation
—
n
misin'terpreter
—
n
Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 10th Edition
2009 © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins
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Word Origin & History
misinterpretation
1570s; see
mis-
(1) +
interpretation
.
misinterpret
1580s, from
mis-
(1) +
interpret
. Related: Misinterpreted; misinterpreting.
Online Etymology Dictionary, © 2010 Douglas Harper
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misinterpretation
in one cover.
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misinterpretation
is not an illusion, but-if you will-an excuse.
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misinterpretation
discoveries with one
stone.
He has ducked all opportunities to explain if it was a straightforward lie,
exaggeration or
misinterpretation
.
Seems your talent at
misinterpretation
isn't limited to scientific data.
We apologise for the mistake, which arose from our
misinterpretation
of data submitted by the school.
But to declare such sporting endeavors scientific research is an unfortunate
misinterpretation
of reality.
Thanks for making my point even stronger with your
misinterpretation
.
Others thought this risk of
misinterpretation
could be managed through careful communications.
Sorry to give the
misinterpretation
about the decay channels.
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