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miscode

American  
[mis-kohd] / mɪsˈkoʊd /

verb (used with object)

miscoded, miscoding
  1. to code mistakenly, as in data processing.


Etymology

Origin of miscode

1960–65; mis- 1 + code (v.)

Example Sentences

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Doug Griffith, president of the Houston Police Officers’ Union, said he believes the call was miscoded not as a shooting but as a less urgent call.

From Seattle Times Jan. 6, 2022

Don't think I've miscoded anything, and no unusual survey restrictions.

From The Verge Sep. 24, 2021

In responding to AP’s queries, officials learned that Minneapolis Public Schools had for years miscoded physical assaults as sexual assaults and vice versa.

From Seattle Times Apr. 30, 2017

It said Lederman miscoded his claims to falsely show they were covered by Medicare.

From Reuters Nov. 24, 2014

“There is some miscoding that goes on in there. That’s why a lot of this is difficult to tie causation to.”

From Washington Post Jul. 2, 2020

Analysts said the miscoding could have been the result of widespread confusion over how to assess patients.

From Washington Post Mar. 29, 2010

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