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/mɪs.ənˈdɜː.stænd.ɪŋ/ · mis.un.der.stand.ing
noun
- A mistake as to the meaning of something or a specific point of view; erroneous interpretation or comprehension; misconception. The news article was subject to a misunderstanding, as the author's intent was misinterpreted by the readers.
- A disagreement; difference of opinion; dissension; quarrel. The meeting ended in a misunderstanding between the two colleagues, who had fundamentally different ideas about the project's direction.
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Did you know? The term 'misunderstanding' has been used in various literary works, including William Shakespeare's 'A Midsummer Night's Dream', where it is used to describe a comedic miscommunication between characters.