Definition of mistaking Mistaking

/mɪstejˈkɪŋ/ - [misteyking] - mis•tak•ing

We found 5 definitions of mistaking from 4 different sources.

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What does mistaking mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

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)
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • mistaking (Verb)
    Present participle of mistake.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • mistaking (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Mistake
  • mistaking (n.)
    An error; a mistake.

Part of speech

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  • mistaking, verb, gerund of mistake (infinitive).

Pronunciation

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Sign Language

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