MISUNDERSTANDING


Meaning of MISUNDERSTANDING in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ mɪsʌndə(r)stændɪŋ ]

( misunderstandings)

1.

A misunderstanding is a failure to understand something properly, for example a situation or a person’s remarks.

Tell your midwife what you want so she can make a note of it and avoid misunderstandings.

N-VAR

2.

You can refer to a disagreement or slight quarrel as a misunderstanding . ( FORMAL )

...a little misunderstanding with the police.

N-COUNT

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