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Meaning of misreading
The act of interpreting something, especially a text, incorrectly.
Etymology of misreading
The word "misreading" originates from the combination of "mis-" (meaning wrong or mistaken) and "reading" (the act of interpreting or understanding written text), with its roots tracing back to Old English "rædan" (to advise, interpret) and the prefix "mis-" from Old English "mis-" (wrong, mistaken)
Synonyms
misinterpretation
misunderstanding
miscomprehension
misjudgment
mistake
error
inaccuracy
misconception
misapprehension
misperception
distortion
perversion
misrepresentation
misstatement
falsehood
falsification
deception
delusion
illusion
confusion
bewilderment
perplexity
uncertainty
doubt
ambiguity
obscurity
vagueness
unclearness
indefiniteness
misreading
misreckoning
miscalculation
misestimation
Definitions
- The action of reading or interpreting something incorrectly
- * A mistaken interpretation or understanding of something
Usage Examples
- The student's misreading of the poem led to a poor analysis
- * The doctor's misreading of the patient's symptoms resulted in a delayed diagnosis
- * The misreading of the contract led to a costly lawsuit
Antonyms
accurate interpretation
correct understanding
proper comprehension
right reading
correct analysis
precise interpretation
accurate comprehension
clear understanding
proper judgment
sound judgment
good comprehension
thorough understanding
careful interpretation
meticulous reading
close reading
strict construction
literal interpretation
faithful rendering
exact translation
precise rendering