misparse
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /mɪsˈpɑːrs/
KK: /mɪsˈpɑrs/
noun
Definition
An occurrence where something is incorrectly analyzed or interpreted, especially in the context of language or data processing.
Example
The software encountered a misparse that caused it to fail in understanding the input data.
Conversation
I think I made a misparse in my last coding assignment.
Oh no! What did you misinterpret?
I mixed up some variables, which caused the whole program to crash.
That happens to everyone; just double-check it next time!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
error
mistake
flaw
Antonyms
accuracy
correctness
precision
verb
Definition
To analyze or interpret something incorrectly, especially in the context of data or language.
Example
The software misparsed the data, leading to errors in the report.
Tense Forms
Past: misparsed
Past Participle: misparsed
Conversation
I think I might have misparsed the data from the report.
Oh no! What happened with it?
I just realized my calculations don’t match up at all.
Root Explanation
Misparse → It is formed from "mis-" (meaning wrongly or badly) and "parse" (from Latin "parsare", meaning to divide or analyze). The word "misparse" means to analyze or interpret something incorrectly or wrongly.
Memory Tip
Think of 'mis-' meaning wrongly and 'parse' meaning to analyze. This helps you remember that misparse means to analyze something incorrectly.
Visually Confused Words
sparse
misfare
misease