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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

misclassify

/mɪsˈklæsɪfaɪ/ verb · British & US
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What does misclassify mean?

verb

To classify incorrectly or assign an incorrect category to something. To mistake the nature or character of something.

Example

"The new AI system was accused of misclassifying many images, leading to incorrect diagnoses."

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