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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

misidentifying

/mɪsɪdɛntɪfaɪɪŋ/ verb · British & US
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What does misidentifying mean?

verb

To mistakenly identify or attribute something to the wrong person, place, or thing. This can occur due to a lack of information or incorrect assumptions.

Example

"The detective was accused of misidentifying the suspect, which led to a lengthy investigation to clear the wrongly accused person's name."

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