Pronunciation: /mɪs.kjuː/
noun a mistake or error, especially in a performance or speech
A1 She made a miscue while playing pool and accidentally hit the wrong ball.
A2 The miscue in the recipe caused the cake to turn out dry and crumbly.
B1 His miscue in the presentation led to confusion among the audience.
B2 The team's miscue in the final minutes of the game cost them the championship.
C1 The CEO's miscue in handling the company's finances resulted in a major scandal.
C2 The politician's miscue during the debate caused a backlash from the public.
verb to make a mistake or error, especially in a performance or speech
A1 She miscued the cue ball during the game of pool.
A2 He often miscues his lines during rehearsals for the school play.
B1 The new employee miscued the presentation by forgetting important details.
B2 Despite his experience, the professional golfer miscued his shot and landed in the rough.
C1 The director's decision to miscue the lighting during the performance created a dramatic effect.
C2 The orchestra conductor rarely miscues, but when he does, it is quickly corrected by the musicians.
formal The miscue in the financial report caused a significant error in the analysis.
informal Her miscue on the dance floor made everyone laugh.
slang I totally miscued my response during the interview.
figurative His miscue in the game cost his team the victory.
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