misidentification
noun
an act or instance of identifying something incorrectly.
misidentifications
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pluralof misidentification.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Facewatch said alerts remain visible on staff devices for up to an hour, and that it logs all misidentifications.
From BBC ● Aug. 17, 2026
The organization took on the case because of “indicators of actual innocence,” such as car and photo lineup misidentifications, Miller said.
From Seattle Times ● Mar. 13, 2023
But problems of misidentifications can crop up here: Often what first appears as a simple time management issue or an academic challenge can end up being part of a deeper mental health concern.
From Slate ● Feb. 15, 2022
They have also collected more than 300,000 public tips, including potential misidentifications that defendants might want to investigate.
From Washington Post ● Jul. 16, 2021
I'd have to learn more about him to avoid further misidentifications .
From "Invisible Man" by Ralph Ellison
