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mislabeling

/mɪsˈleɪbəlɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does mislabeling mean?

noun

The act of giving an incorrect or misleading label to something, or the state of being so labeled. Mislabeling can occur in various contexts, including science, technology, and everyday life.

Example

"The company was accused of mislabeling their product as 'all-natural' when it actually contained artificial ingredients."

Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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