English to English Dictionary

Misrepresentation

The act of giving a false or misleading account of the nature of something.

Miss

To fail to hit, reach, or come into contact with something.

Miss a beat

To falter, hesitate, or experience a brief disruption in continuous progress, execution, or concentration.

Miss the boat

To lose an opportunity to do something by being slow to act or by missing the chance.

Missay

To speak wrongly or incorrectly; to utter a false or mistaken statement.

Missed Opportunity

A situation in which a chance to achieve something is lost or not taken.

Missile

A weapon that is designed to be launched or projected, typically carrying explosive payloads.

Missing

Not present or included when expected; lost or absent.

Missing Persons

Individuals who have disappeared and whose location is unknown, often under circumstances that raise concern.

Missing-in-action

Designating a member of the armed forces reported missing following a combat engagement, whose status as dead or alive is unconfirmed.

Missing-shipment

A consignment of goods that has gone astray, been lost in transit, or failed to be delivered as manifested.

Mission

An important task or duty that is assigned or undertaken.