miscommunication
noun
mis·com·mu·ni·ca·tion
ˌmis-kə-ˌmyü-nə-ˈkā-shən 
: failure to communicate clearly
There was miscommunication between the reporter and her editors.
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Strikeouts, obviously, don’t leave any room for error from the defense, like a pop-up that drops because of a miscommunication, for example.
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Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
In addition to this, these products sync with platforms like Google, Apple, and Outlook calendars, enabling real-time updates, shared access, and automatic reminders to reduce miscommunication.
—William Jones, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
NeurIPS quickly backtracked, blaming a miscommunication with its legal team.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 26 Apr. 2026
The miscommunication cost Williams a save but might have earned him the win.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2026
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Jeff Fletcher, Oc Register, 30 Apr. 2026
In addition to this, these products sync with platforms like Google, Apple, and Outlook calendars, enabling real-time updates, shared access, and automatic reminders to reduce miscommunication.
—William Jones, USA Today, 29 Apr. 2026
NeurIPS quickly backtracked, blaming a miscommunication with its legal team.
—Nicholas Gordon, Fortune, 26 Apr. 2026
The miscommunication cost Williams a save but might have earned him the win.
—Tim Britton, New York Times, 24 Apr. 2026
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“Miscommunication.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/miscommunication. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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