erroneous interpretation

Frequency: 7.39.8 per million words

An incorrect explanation or understanding of the meaning of something.

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Examples (20)

  • The lawyer argued that the judge's decision was based on an erroneous interpretation of the statute.
  • He recognized his erroneous interpretation of the data.
  • An erroneous interpretation of the data led the research team down the wrong path for months.
  • The judge ruled against the defense's erroneous interpretation of the law.
  • Many historical myths are born from an erroneous interpretation of ancient texts.
  • Their initial findings were based on an erroneous interpretation of the results.
  • The critic's review was dismissed as an erroneous interpretation of the artist's intent.
  • Her silence was subject to much erroneous interpretation.
  • His silence was given an erroneous interpretation as a sign of guilt.
  • Historians often debate erroneous interpretations of ancient texts.
  • An erroneous interpretation of the X-ray could lead to a misdiagnosis.
  • An erroneous interpretation of the instructions led to several errors.
  • It is crucial to correct any erroneous interpretation before it spreads as misinformation.
  • The project failed due to an erroneous interpretation of market trends.
  • What seemed like a breakthrough was, in fact, an erroneous interpretation of a statistical anomaly.
  • It was later clarified that his statement was based on an erroneous interpretation.
  • The policy failed because it was founded upon an erroneous interpretation of public needs.
  • The committee was tasked with correcting any erroneous interpretations of the policy.
  • We must be careful to avoid making an erroneous interpretation of these preliminary findings.
  • Such an erroneous interpretation could lead to significant misunderstandings.