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misinterpret

Pronunciation: [ˌmɪsˌɪn.tɚˈprɛt]

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Learn how to use misinterpret in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “communication”

(verb) to understand something incorrectly or to get the wrong idea about what someone means. It happens when someone takes your words in a way you didn't mean.

Example

She did not misinterpret her friend's cheerful tone; she understood exactly how happy he was.

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He often misinterprets her hints and doesn't realize she's joking.

Example

Do you think I might misinterpret what you said about the plans?

Context: “analysis”

(verb) to incorrectly analyze or explain information or data. This can happen when someone looks at facts in a way that is not accurate.

Example

The researchers did not misinterpret the results of the experiment; their conclusions were correct.

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The team misinterpreted the data and drew the wrong conclusions from their findings.

Example

How can we prevent misinterpreting these statistics?

How to pronounce misinterpret

Pronunciation: [ˌmɪsˌɪn.tɚˈprɛt]

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