mismark

/ˈmɪzmɑrk/

Definitions

1. verb

to mark incorrectly or inaccurately

“The surveyor had to go back and re-measure the distance because he had mismarked the map.”

2. noun

a mark or notation that is incorrect or inaccurate

“The instructor pointed out the mismark on the student’s test and gave them the correct answer.”

3. verb

to fail to mark or notice something

“The police mismarked the suspect’s vehicle and were unable to track it down.”

Synonyms

  • misidentify
  • mislabel

Antonyms

  • correct
  • mark