misreading
misreading — noun
- misreadingsingular
- misreadingsplural
1. an instance where a person reads a word, number, or piece of text incorrectly, g
an instance where a person reads a word, number, or piece of text incorrectly, getting a different meaning from what was actually written
Keiko's misreading of the train schedule made her miss the last departure.
collocation: misreading of [document/schedule/sign]
A single misreading of the lab result led to the wrong prescription.
The accountant's misreading of a decimal point cost the company thousands.
The student's misreading of 'desert' as 'dessert' changed the whole meaning of the sentence.
The form was rejected because of a misreading of the applicant's handwritten name.
- misinterpretation
broader; covers any wrong understanding, not just reading errors
- error
more general; not specific to reading
用法筆記
Distinguish from sense 2 (MISJUDGMENT): this sense is about literal reading — misreading a word, a sign, or a document. If the error involves interpreting people or situations rather than text, use sense 2.
2. a failure to understand a situation, person's intentions, or set of signals corr
a failure to understand a situation, person's intentions, or set of signals correctly, leading to a wrong conclusion about what is happening
Fatima's misreading of her boss's silence as anger created unnecessary tension at work.
collocation: misreading of [signal/silence/mood]
The general's misreading of the enemy's movements led to a disastrous retreat.
A complete misreading of the voters' mood cost the party the election.
Diego later apologised for his misreading of the conversation at the dinner table.
The board's misreading of the market trends pushed the company toward bankruptcy.
- misjudgment
emphasises a wrong evaluation or decision
- misunderstanding
often involves two-way communication breakdown
- misconception
a long-held wrong belief, not a one-time reading error
用法筆記
Subject is often a person or group in a position of judgment (a general, a board, an analyst). Object is typically something non-textual: a mood, a signal, a trend, or someone's behaviour.
常見錯誤
misreading — verb
- misreadingpresent simple I / you / we / they
- misreadings3rd person singular
- misreadinging-ing form
- misreadingedpast simple
1. to read a word, number, or piece of text wrongly, so that you understand it as s
to read a word, number, or piece of text wrongly, so that you understand it as something different from what is actually there
Chinwe misread the dosage on the medicine bottle and took twice the amount.
misread + [document/label/sign]
The cashier misread the price tag and charged me only half the actual cost.
Arjun misread the map and ended up on the wrong side of the river.
I misread her hurried handwriting and showed up a day early for the appointment.
The translator misread one key word and the entire paragraph lost its meaning.
- read wrongly
more casual; same literal meaning
- mistake
verb form; more general, not specific to reading
文法句型
misread + noun
用法筆記
Object must be something with written content: a sign, document, label, number, or message. For non-textual misinterpretation, use sense 2.
常見錯誤
2. to understand a situation, remark, or someone's behaviour in a way that was not
to understand a situation, remark, or someone's behaviour in a way that was not intended, arriving at a wrong impression
The diplomat misread the tone of the letter and responded with unexpected hostility.
misread + tone/signal/intention
Tom completely misread Priya's nervous laughter and took it as mockery directed at him.
Investors misread the central bank's announcement and started selling in a panic.
Noa misread her neighbour's quiet manner as unfriendliness for nearly a decade.
The coach misread the player's hesitation and substituted him at the worst moment.
- misinterpret
slightly more formal; covers any wrong interpretation
- misunderstand
broader; common in everyday speech
- misjudge
emphasises a wrong evaluation, often with consequences
文法句型
misread + noun
用法筆記
Object is typically a signal, mood, intention, or behaviour — not written text. Distinguish from sense 1 (READ WRONG), which requires a written or printed object.