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Noun: misinterpretation  mis-in`tur-pru'tey-shun
  1. Putting the wrong interpretation on
    "his misinterpretation of the question caused his error"
    - misunderstanding, mistaking

Derived forms: misinterpretations

See also: misinterpret

Type of: interpretation

Encyclopedia: Misinterpretation