Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
miscue
noun
/mɪsˈkjuː/
Definition
A miscue is an error or mistake made while performing a task, often related to language or communication.
Examples
- During the reading assessment, the teacher noted several miscues that affected the student’s fluency.
- Her miscue in pronouncing the character’s name made the audience chuckle.
- He identified an important miscue in the transcription that changed the meaning of the text.
Meaning
In the context of reading or speaking, a miscue refers to an incorrect pronunciation or interpretation of a word or phrase.
Synonyms
- error
- mistake
- blunder
- slip
