misassay

/mɪsˈæseɪ/

Definitions

1. verb

to make an erroneous or incorrect assay or measurement.

“The chemist had to misassay the sample, which led to incorrect results.”

2. noun

an erroneous or incorrect assay or measurement.

“The misassay of the sample caused a major issue in the experiment.”

Synonyms

  • erroneous
  • misestimate

Antonyms

  • accurate
  • precise