CEFR C1

misidentification

noun

Meaning

The act of incorrectly identifying someone or something, often leading to confusion or error.

Examples

The witness admitted that her initial misidentification of the driver had caused the police to pursue the wrong person.
Botanists warned that the misidentification of the poisonous plant could result in serious health risks for hikers.

Synonyms: mistake, confusion, error, misjudgment

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misidentification (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌmɪsaɪˌdɛntɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

Definition

The act of incorrectly identifying someone or something, often leading to confusion or error.

Examples

The witness admitted that her initial misidentification of the driver had caused the police to pursue the wrong person.
Botanists warned that the misidentification of the poisonous plant could result in serious health risks for hikers.
Frequent misidentification of the rare birds by amateur observers has complicated the accuracy of the wildlife census.

Synonyms of misidentification

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