misinterpret

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Parents can answer questions about their child — such as in the National Survey of Children’s Health — but can be biased or misinterpret questions, especially if English isn’t their first language.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 5, 2026

It may omit relevant information while summarizing, mix up who is speaking and misinterpret context—such as missing nonverbal cues.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 5, 2025

It’s easy for students to misunderstand and misinterpret college award letters that specify the financial aid they will receive.

From MarketWatch • Oct. 31, 2025

Did “Walter Bloomberg” merely misinterpret a Fox News clip?

From Slate • Apr. 8, 2025

Mandarax had been known to garble or misinterpret quest instructions and cues, which could easily lead to fatal mistakes.

From "Ready Player One: A Novel" by Ernest Cline