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väärinkäsitys — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • miscommunication noun A situation where information passes between people incorrectly or gets misunderstood.
  • misconception noun An idea or belief that is factually wrong, even though it is widely held.
  • misunderstanding noun A failure to understand something correctly; a mistaken interpretation.
  • quid pro quo noun A favour, advantage or payment given in return for something else, on the understanding that each side gets something from the exchange.

Senses

väärinkäsitys is used for these senses in English:

  • miscommunication An interaction between two parties in which information is/was not communicated as desired.
  • misperception An incorrect perception.
  • misrepresentation Incorrect or unfaithful representation in the capacity of agent or official representative, such as of a principal in a matter of business, or of constituents in legislation.
  • misunderstanding A mistake as to the meaning of something or a specific point of view; erroneous interpretation or comprehension; misconception.
  • quid pro quo Something which is understood as something else; an equivocation.

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