misassaying
/ˌmɪsəˈseɪɪŋ/
verb
- 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.
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