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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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