Mix-up (Noun)
Meaning
A mistake that results from taking one thing to be another; "he changed his name in order to avoid confusion with the notorious outlaw".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The mix-up at the hospital resulted in the wrong patient receiving the medication.
- The mix-up in the schedule caused the team to miss their flight to the championship game.
- The mix-up in the order led to the wrong parts being shipped to the customer.
- The mix-up in the identification of the suspect led to the wrong person being arrested.
- The mix-up in the test scores caused the student to receive an incorrect grade.