Pronunciation: /mɪsˈridɪŋ/
noun a mistake in reading or interpreting something
A1 Misreading a map can lead to getting lost.
A2 She made a misreading of the instructions and ended up making the wrong dish.
B1 Misreading the contract could result in legal consequences.
B2 The misreading of the data caused a delay in the project timeline.
C1 His misreading of the situation led to a misunderstanding between the two parties.
C2 The misreading of the novel's themes by critics sparked a debate among literary scholars.
verb present participle form of 'misread', meaning to read or interpret something incorrectly
A1 She misread the sign and went the wrong way.
A2 I often misread text messages and get confused.
B1 The student misread the question on the exam and answered incorrectly.
B2 He misread the map and ended up getting lost in the city.
C1 The detective realized she had misread the clues and had to start the investigation over.
C2 Despite his experience, the pilot misread the weather conditions and made a dangerous landing.
formal The misreading of the contract led to a costly legal dispute.
informal She misread the recipe and ended up adding too much salt.
slang I totally misread the situation and thought he was mad at me.
figurative His misreading of her intentions caused him to make a big mistake.
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