misunderstanding

US /ˌmɪsʌndɚˈstændɪŋ/

UK /ˌmɪsʌndəˈstændɪŋ/

A2

verb

  • To fail to get the meaning correctly

noun

  • Failure to know what is meant correctly

Examples

The oversimplification results in the possibility of misunderstanding by the reader.

There must have been some misunderstanding between the minister and his secretary.