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miscommunication
This term describes a breakdown in the exchange of information, emphasizing the gap between the intended message and the received interpretation. It carries a connotation of error or systemic failure rather than intentional deception, often appearing in professional or interpersonal contexts to describe a neutral or accidental mistake.
As a noun, it functions as both a countable entity when referring to a specific instance of a mistake and an uncountable concept when discussing the general phenomenon of poor communication.
Meanings
A failure to communicate clearly, resulting in a misunderstanding.
The act of communicating something incorrectly or inaccurately.
Examples
The project failed due to a simple miscommunication between the two teams.
I am sorry for the miscommunication regarding the meeting time.
A slight miscommunication led them to book two different hotels.
We need to fix this miscommunication before it ruins our relationship.
It was just a miscommunication. I thought you meant Tuesday.
The tragedy was the result of a fatal miscommunication during the operation.
I wonder if this conflict is just a result of miscommunication.
Constant miscommunication in the cockpit can lead to disastrous accidents.