misidentified Definition
to identify someone or something incorrectly.
Using misidentified: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "misidentified" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The witness misidentified the suspect in the lineup.
Example
The bird was misidentified as a rare species, but it turned out to be a common one.
Example
I'm sorry, I must have misidentified the person in the photo.
misidentified Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for misidentified
- misjudged
- mistakenly identified
- misrecognized
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Summary: misidentified in Brief
The verb 'misidentified' [ˌmɪsʌɪˈdɛntɪfaɪd] means to incorrectly identify someone or something. It is often used in legal or scientific contexts, such as eyewitness testimony or species identification. Examples include 'The witness misidentified the suspect in the lineup' and 'The bird was misidentified as a rare species.'