misassaying

/ˌmɪsəˈseɪɪŋ/
verb
  1. To test or analyze something incorrectly, especially in a scientific or evaluative context.
    • The lab technician misassaying the sample led to a false positive result.
    • If you misassay the metal's purity, you might overpay for the ore.
    • The researcher realized she had misassaying the data when she double-checked her calculations.