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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

misidentified

/mɪsɪdɛntɪfaɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does misidentified mean?

verb

To identify incorrectly or mistakenly; to attribute or assign a wrong identity to something or someone.

Example

"The witness misidentified the suspect in the police lineup."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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