miscue

Meanings

• Noun

  An error or mistake in the transmission or reception of information, especially in a spoken or written language.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with miscue
cue , queue , new , clue

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Homophones

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1. misque (fr) : mist, confusion
   

2. misku (mi'kmaq) : a type of fish
   

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Variants

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miscue , miscues , miscued , miscuing

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Forms

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miscuing, miscued, miscuing (present participle), miscuing (gerund)

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Etymology

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From the verb miscue, meaning 'to misjudge or misinterpret'. The term likely originated in the context of communication, particularly in the realm of sports or games.

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Trivia

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1. In the game of pool, a miscue is when a player accidentally hits the cue ball instead of the object ball.

2. In radio communication, a miscue can refer to a mistake in the transmission or reception of Morse code.

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Related Concepts

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1. communication error: A broader term that encompasses various types of errors, including miscues, in the transmission or reception of information.

2. semantic error: An error in understanding or interpreting the meaning of a word, phrase, or sentence.

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Culture

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In literature, miscues are often used to add intrigue or suspense, as when a character misunderstands a crucial piece of information or misinterprets a situation. In music, miscues can refer to errors in performance, such as missed notes or incorrect chords.

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