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

Derived forms: misinterpretations

Type of: interpretation

Encyclopedia: Misinterpretation

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