misidentification

UK
/ˌmɪsaɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
US
/ˌmɪsaɪˌdɛntəfəˈkeɪʃən/

Translations

misidentificationadjective
UK
/ˌmɪsaɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
US
/ˌmɪsaɪˌdɛntəfəˈkeɪʃən/
Used attributively to modify a following noun; not normally gradable.
misidentificationnoun
misidentifications
pl
ошибочная идентификация
The misidentification of the suspect led to a wrongful arrest.
Ошибочная идентификация подозреваемого привела к неправильному аресту.
неправильное определение
The misidentification of the species caused confusion among the researchers.
Неправильное определение вида вызвало путаницу среди исследователей.
Synonyms
mistaken identity
error in identification

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.