misclassify

American  

[mis-klas-uh-fahy] / mɪsˈklæs əˌfaɪ /

verb (used with object)

1. to classify incorrectly; assign to the wrong category.

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Example Sentences

Accelerometers worn on the wrist are imperfect at detecting posture and therefore may misclassify standing time as sedentary time.

From Science Daily

Labor advocates have supported the rule, saying employers have exploited lax rules to misclassify workers and avoid properly compensating them.

From Seattle Times

However, testing once a week or less often, even with sophisticated diagnostics, could misclassify the true infection status of up to one-third of the individuals.

From Science Daily

Consequently the standard BMI cutoffs are more likely to misclassify them as having obesity, even when their body fat percentage falls within the healthy range.

From Scientific American

It also endorses legislation that would allow state penalties against companies that misclassify their workers as independent contractors to avoid paying overtime and other benefits.

From Los Angeles Times