Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
misreading
noun
/ˌmɪsˈriːdɪŋ/
Definition
The act of interpreting something incorrectly.
Examples
- His misreading of the instructions led to the error in the project.
- She admitted to a misreading of the author’s intent in the book.
- The survey had a misreading, which affected the results significantly.
Meaning
Misreading refers to a mistake made when understanding or interpreting words, texts, or situations differently from their intended meaning.
Synonyms
- misinterpretation
- misunderstanding
- mistake
- oversight
