Misunderstanding - Definition

misunderstanding

n 1: putting the wrong interpretation on; "his misinterpretation
of the question caused his error"; "there was no mistaking
her meaning" [syn: misinterpretation, misunderstanding,
mistaking]
2: an understanding of something that is not correct; "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" [syn: mistake, misunderstanding,
misapprehension]

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