misclassify Definition
to classify incorrectly or wrongly.
Using misclassify: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "misclassify" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The machine learning algorithm misclassified the image as a cat instead of a dog.
Example
The teacher misclassified the student's essay as plagiarized when it was original work.
Example
The company misclassified their employees as independent contractors to avoid paying benefits.
misclassify Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for misclassify
- mislabel
- misidentify
- mis-categorize
Summary: misclassify in Brief
To 'misclassify' [mis-klas-uh-fahy] means to categorize or label something incorrectly. It can refer to anything from machine learning algorithms to employee classification. For example, 'The teacher misclassified the student's essay as plagiarized when it was original work.' Synonyms include 'mislabel' and 'mis-categorize.'
