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Garbled

usgb/ˈɡɑːrbld/Volume
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Technical TroublePlay
Often used to describe communication issues due to technical failures or disruptions. SlideThe satellite feed was so garbled, we couldn't follow the news.
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Confusing DetailsPlay
Use 'garbled' when details are mixed up, making the main point hard to grasp. SlideThe witness's testimony was so garbled, the jury seemed confused.
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Not Always NegativePlay
'Garbled' doesn't necessarily mean the content is incorrect, just presented unclearly. SlideHis conclusions were right, but his garbled explanation perplexed the crowd.