Definition of "miscommunication" []

• Lack of clear or adequate communication. (noun)
• An unclear or inadequate communication. (noun)

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• "Nonsense, says Deborah Cameron in this second extract from her new book - the supposed miscommunication is a myth."
• "The anguish is all the greater given the cruel false reports -- or what is now being called a "miscommunication" -- early Wednesday morning that the miners had survived."
• "a pop-up that resulted in miscommunication between second baseman Jerry Hairston and shortstop Mike Bordick."