Word
miscommunication
Phoneticsmis·com·mu·ni·ca·tion
US/mɪskəmˌjunəˈkeɪʃən/
UK/mɪskəmjˌuːnɪkˈeɪʃən/
Definition
n. a mistake in how information is shared or understood. It usually happens when people do not talk clearly or listen carefully enough.
n. a failure to communicate effectively, resulting in a misunderstanding or confusion. Often used to explain errors in professional or interpersonal contexts.
Examples
“The project delay was due to a simple miscommunication.”
“The two departments had a miscommunication regarding the deadline, which led to the final report being submitted late.”
“What began as a minor miscommunication regarding the delivery schedule eventually escalated into a full-blown dispute between the logistics team and the client's representatives.”
Examples
simple
“The project delay was due to a simple miscommunication.”
contextual
“The two departments had a miscommunication regarding the deadline, which led to the final report being submitted late.”
complex
“What began as a minor miscommunication regarding the delivery schedule eventually escalated into a full-blown dispute between the logistics team and the client's representatives.”
Real-World Examples
“With so many opinions on what a cortado is, there’s plenty of room for miscommunication – whether you want to order one, or serve it to customers.” “Yesterday’s miscommunication, as tragic as it was, was not born out of ill will.” Scan code
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