Misidentify (Verb)
Meaning
Identify incorrectly; "Don't mistake her for her twin sister".
Classification
Verbs of thinking, judging, analyzing, doubting.
Examples
- New witnesses in the trial claimed that earlier testifiers had misidentified the perpetrator of the crime due to insufficient evidence.
- Misidentifying a vintage item can significantly reduce its value or lead to incorrect restoration.
- Misidentify the symptoms of the rare disease, and the wrong treatment may worsen the patient's condition.
- Eyewitnesses in the surveillance video initially misidentified the suspect, but later evidence proved his innocence.
- Forensic experts are trained not to misidentify evidence that can make or break a case in court proceedings.