/mɪstejˈkɪŋ/ - [misteyking] - mis•tak•ing
We found 5 definitions of mistaking from 4 different sources.
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mistaking - putting the wrong interpretation on; "his misinterpretation of the question caused his error"; "there was no mistaking her meaning" | ||
misinterpretation, misunderstanding | ||
interpretation an explanation of something that is not immediately obvious; "the edict was subject to many interpretations"; "he annoyed us with his interpreting of parables"; "often imitations are extended to provide a more accurate rendition of the child's intended meaning" | ||
imbroglio a very embarrassing misunderstanding | ||
misconstrual, misconstruction a kind of misinterpretation resulting from putting a wrong construction on words or actions (often deliberately) |