Mislabelled: meaning, definitions and examples
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mislabelled
[ mɪsˈleɪbld ]
incorrectly labeled
The term 'mislabelled' refers to an item that has been labeled incorrectly. This can happen in various contexts, such as in shipping, food packaging, or even in data organization. A mislabelled product can lead to confusion and errors, especially if the label indicates something that is not true. For example, food items that are mislabelled may pose safety risks, while mislabelled packages can result in shipping delays. It is important to ensure accurate labeling to avoid these issues.
Synonyms
incorrectly labeled, misclassified, misidentified
Examples of usage
- The mislabelled food product created a health scare.
- She received a mislabelled package at her doorstep.
- The survey results were mislabelled, leading to incorrect conclusions.
Translations
Translations of the word "mislabelled" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mal rotulado
🇮🇳 गलत लेबल वाला
🇩🇪 falsch beschriftet
🇮🇩 salah label
🇺🇦 неправильно позначений
🇵🇱 źle oznakowany
🇯🇵 誤ラベル付けされた
🇫🇷 mal étiqueté
🇪🇸 mal etiquetado
🇹🇷 yanlış etiketlenmiş
🇰🇷 잘못 라벨이 붙여진
🇸🇦 موسوم بشكل خاطئ
🇨🇿 špatně označeno
🇸🇰 nesprávne označené
🇨🇳 错误标记
🇸🇮 napačno označeno
🇮🇸 rangað ranglega
🇰🇿 қате таңбаланған
🇬🇪 მალახი
🇦🇿 səhv etiketlənmiş
🇲🇽 mal etiquetado
Etymology
The word 'mislabelled' is derived from the prefix 'mis-', which indicates a mistake or incorrectness, and the root word 'label', which originates from the Latin 'libella', meaning small book or balance. The use of 'label' in its modern sense began in the 14th century, referring to a small piece of paper or other material that is attached to an object to provide information about it. The combination 'mis-' with 'label' appeared as the English language evolved, reflecting the need to describe situations where labeling has gone wrong. The term has gained significant relevance in various industries, notably in food safety, shipping, and information management, as the accuracy of labels is critical to ensuring the proper identification of products and services in our increasingly complex world.