noun
miscommunication
Miscommunication (noun) means a situation where information passes between people incorrectly or gets misunderstood. Example: “The missed deadline came down to a simple miscommunication between the two teams.”
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A situation where information passes between people incorrectly or gets misunderstood.
"The missed deadline came down to a simple miscommunication between the two teams."
How to use miscommunication
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishA breakdown where a message didn't come across as intended.
Common pairings
a miscommunication between
due to miscommunication
clear up a miscommunication
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Word forms
- Plural
- miscommunications
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The missed deadline came down to a simple _____ between the two teams.
Etymology
From mis- + communication.
Rhymes for miscommunication
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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Frequently asked questions
What does “miscommunication” mean?
The word “miscommunication” means a situation where information passes between people incorrectly or gets misunderstood. In plain terms, a breakdown where a message didn't come across as intended.
How do you use “miscommunication” in a sentence?
Here is “miscommunication” used in a sentence: “The missed deadline came down to a simple miscommunication between the two teams.”
What part of speech is “miscommunication”?
“Miscommunication” is a noun.
What is the meaning of miscommunication?
"miscommunication" (noun) means a situation where information passes between people incorrectly or gets misunderstood.
