misreference
/ˌmɪsˈrɛfərəns/
noun
- An incorrect or mistaken reference, such as a citation or mention that points to the wrong source or information.
- The teacher found a misreference in the student's essay where the quote was attributed to the wrong author.
- She corrected a misreference in the report, changing the page number from 45 to 54.
- The bibliography contained a misreference that led readers to the wrong article.