Mislabeled: meaning, definitions and examples
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mislabeled
[ mɪsˈleɪbld ]
incorrectly identified
The term 'mislabeled' refers to something that has been incorrectly labeled or identified. This can occur in various contexts such as products, documents, or even data classifications. Mislabeled items can lead to confusion, errors in processing, and significant issues in quality control. Correct labeling is crucial for ensuring accurate information communication.
Synonyms
falsely labeled, incorrectly tagged, misidentified
Examples of usage
- The mislabeled jar contained a completely different product.
- We discovered that the mislabeled data led to a faulty analysis.
- Due to a mislabeled box, we sent the wrong items to the customer.
Translations
Translations of the word "mislabeled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 rotulado incorretamente
🇮🇳 गलत लेबल किया हुआ
🇩🇪 falsch etikettiert
🇮🇩 salah label
🇺🇦 неправильно позначений
🇵🇱 źle oznakowany
🇯🇵 誤ってラベル付けされた
🇫🇷 mal étiqueté
🇪🇸 etiquetado incorrectamente
🇹🇷 yanlış etiketlenmiş
🇰🇷 잘못 라벨이 붙여진
🇸🇦 موصوف بشكل خاطئ
🇨🇿 špatně označený
🇸🇰 nesprávne označený
🇨🇳 错误标记
🇸🇮 napačno označen
🇮🇸 ranglega merkt
🇰🇿 дұрыс емес белгіленген
🇬🇪 მცდარად მონიშნული
🇦🇿 səhv etiketlənmiş
🇲🇽 etiquetado incorrectamente
Etymology
The word 'mislabeled' is a compound word formed from the prefix 'mis-' and the root word 'label'. The prefix 'mis-' originates from Old English, meaning 'wrongly' or 'badly', which is used to indicate an error or incorrectness. The word 'label' comes from the Middle English 'label', referring to a slip of paper or tag used to describe or identify an item. This root can be traced further back to the Latin term 'libella', which means 'a small book or document'. Over time, the combination of the prefix with 'label' has evolved to describe anything that has been improperly marked or identified, reflecting the growing importance of accurate information in various fields.