mismark
Label something incorrectly
To mismark is to mark incorrectly—applying the wrong label, grade, or indicator to something.
A teacher might mismark an exam answer as wrong when it was right.
A store might mismark prices, leading to confusion at checkout.
The noun mismark refers to an incorrect or erroneous mark: The auditor found several mismarks in the inventory records.
Mark with incorrect information
- mistagIncorrectly categorize or label
- misidentifyName incorrectly
- misnameLabel with wrong title
- misclassifyCategorize something incorrectly
misattribute · miscategorize · miscode · misbrand · misdescribe · misprint · misstate · misallocate
Lasting surface discoloration
- spotMark or location
- blotchIrregular colored mark
- splotchIrregular colored mark
- smudgeUnclear dirty mark
streak · discoloration · defect · flaw · imperfection · scratch · scuff · smear
Wrong action or decision
- typoPrinting mistake
- slipMinor error or misstep
- blunderFoolish, costly mistake
- faultImperfection or blame
glitch · discrepancy · inconsistency · irregularity · inaccuracy · miscalculate · misreckon · miscount
Failure to include
- neglectFailure to provide care
- lapseBrief failure or expiration
- carelessnessInattention causing mistakes
- inattentionLack of focus
slip · miss · skip · overlook · error · negligence · heedlessness · forgetfulness
Reduce in status
- devalueReduce perceived worth
- mispriceSet cost incorrectly
- undervalueEstimate below true worth
- overvalueEstimate worth too highly
mislabel
Mark with incorrect information
- mistagIncorrectly categorize or label
- misidentifyName incorrectly
- misnameLabel with wrong title
misclassify · misattribute · miscategorize · miscode · misbrand · misdescribe · misprint · misstate · misallocate · misrepresent
stain
Lasting surface discoloration
smudge · streak · discoloration · defect · flaw · imperfection · scratch · scuff · smear · mar
mistake
Wrong action or decision
fault · glitch · discrepancy · inconsistency · irregularity · inaccuracy · miscalculate · misreckon · miscount · misrecord
omission
Failure to include
- neglectFailure to provide care
- lapseBrief failure or expiration
- carelessnessInattention causing mistakes
inattention · slip · miss · skip · overlook · error · negligence · heedlessness · forgetfulness · inadvertence
downgrade
Reduce in status
- devalueReduce perceived worth
- mispriceSet cost incorrectly
- undervalueEstimate below true worth
overvalue · misgrade · misrate · miscalculate