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misidentification

UK
/ˌmɪsaɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
US
/ˌmɪsaɪˌdɛntəfəˈkeɪʃən/

Translations

misidentificationadjective
UK
/ˌmɪsaɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
US
/ˌmɪsaɪˌdɛntəfəˈkeɪʃən/
Used attributively to modify a following noun; not normally gradable.
d'identification erronée
A misidentification error led to the data being discarded.
Une erreur d'identification erronée a entraîné la mise au rebut des données.
misidentificationnoun
misidentifications
pl
identification erronée
The misidentification of the suspect led to a wrongful arrest.
L'identification erronée du suspect a conduit à une arrestation injustifiée.
Additional translations
mauvaise identificationPlus courant à l'oral ; nuance moins technique que « identification erronée ».
Synonyms
mistaken identity
misclassification
mislabeling
error in identification
misrecognition

Definitions

misidentificationadjective
Relating to or caused by misidentification.
A misidentification error led to the data being discarded.
misidentificationnoun
The action or process of incorrectly identifying someone or something.
The misidentification of the suspect led to a wrongful arrest.
An instance or case of incorrectly identifying someone or something.
There were several misidentifications during the police lineup.
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