misreading
ˌmɪsˈriːdɪŋ
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Definition of misreading - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
reading erroract of reading something incorrectly
  • A common misreading of her name led to many mistakes.
misinterpretation misunderstanding
2.
interpretation errorincorrect interpretation of written text
  • His misreading of the instructions caused confusion.
misinterpretation misunderstanding

Adjective

readingcharacterized by incorrect interpretation or understanding
  • His misreading comments led to confusion.
misinterpretation misunderstanding
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Origin of misreading

English, mis (wrong) + reading (interpreting)

Examples of misreading in a sentence

  • The misreading of the data led to incorrect conclusions.
  • A misreading of the contract led to a major dispute.
  • Her misreading of the map got us lost.
  • Her misreading remarks caused a misunderstanding.
  • The misreading instructions led to errors.

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  1. French:mauvaise lecture, erroné, ...
  2. German:falsches Lesen, falsch interpretiert, ...
  3. Italian:errore di lettura, frainteso, ...
  4. Spanish:malinterpretación, erróneo, ...
  5. Portuguese:leitura incorreta, equivocado, ...
  6. Chinese:误读, 误解的, ...
  7. Japanese:読み間違い, 誤読した, ...
  8. Arabic:سُوء قِرَاءَة, خَاطِئُ الفَهْمِ, ...
  9. Hebrew:קְרִיאָה שְׁגוּיָה, שָׁגוּי, ...
  10. Russian:неправильное прочтение, неправильный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:неправильне читання, неправильний, ...
  12. Hindi:गलत वाचन, भ्रांतिपूर्ण, ...
misread
mɪsˈrɛd

Definition of misread - Reverso English Dictionary

Verb

tr.
1.
read wronglyread incorrectly, especially words or sentences
  • She misread the sign and took the wrong turn..
misconstrue misinterpret misunderstand
2.
errorinterpret a situation wrongly
  • She misread his silence as disapproval.
misinterpret misjudge misunderstand

Noun

1.
reading errorinstance of reading something incorrectly
  • His misread of the sign led to confusion.
misinterpretation misunderstanding
2.
wrong takemisunderstanding of a situation or behavior
  • Her misread of his actions caused unnecessary tension.
misconception misinterpretation misunderstanding
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Origin of misread

English, mis (wrongly) + read (interpret)

Examples of misread in a sentence

  • The student misread the question and answered incorrectly.
  • He misread the map and got lost.
  • They misread the situation and acted too hastily.
  • A misread during the exam cost her valuable points.
  • The misread of the map sent them miles off course.
  • His misread of the situation led to a wrong decision.

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  1. French:mal lire, erreur de lecture, ...
  2. German:falsch lesen, Lesefehler, ...
  3. Italian:interpretare male, errata lettura, ...
  4. Spanish:leer mal, mala lectura, ...
  5. Portuguese:interpretar mal, erro de leitura, ...
  6. Chinese:读错, 误解, ...
  7. Japanese:読み間違える, 読み間違い, ...
  8. Arabic:أَخْطَأَ في القِراءة, خَطَأ فِي ٱلْقِرَاءَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:לִקְרוֹא שֶׁלֹּא כַּהֲלָכָה, שְׁגִיאַת קְרִיאָה, ...
  10. Russian:неправильно прочитать, неправильное прочтение, ...
  11. Ukrainian:неправильно зрозуміти, неправильне прочитання, ...
  12. Hindi:गलत पढ़ना, पढ़ने की गलती, ...
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