Misrecognition: meaning, definitions and examples
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misrecognition
[ mɪsˌrɛkəɡˈnɪʃən ]
incorrect identification
Misrecognition refers to the erroneous identification or interpretation of someone or something. This can occur in various contexts, such as social interactions, psychological assessments, or even in artificial intelligence systems. It often leads to misunderstandings or incorrect judgments about an individual or situation.
Synonyms
error, misidentification, misinterpretation
Examples of usage
- The witness made a misrecognition of the suspect.
- Misrecognition can contribute to biases in decision-making.
- His misrecognition of the situation caused unnecessary conflict.
Translations
Translations of the word "misrecognition" in other languages:
🇵🇹 mau reconhecimento
🇮🇳 गलत पहचान
🇩🇪 Fehlidentifizierung
🇮🇩 kesalahan pengenalan
🇺🇦 неправильне розпізнавання
🇵🇱 błędne rozpoznanie
🇯🇵 誤認識
🇫🇷 mauvaise reconnaissance
🇪🇸 mala identificación
🇹🇷 yanlış tanıma
🇰🇷 잘못된 인식
🇸🇦 سوء التعرف
🇨🇿 špatné rozpoznání
🇸🇰 nesprávne rozpoznanie
🇨🇳 错误识别
🇸🇮 napačno prepoznavanje
🇮🇸 rangarið
🇰🇿 қате тану
🇬🇪 მცდარი იდენტიფიკაცია
🇦🇿 səhv tanıma
🇲🇽 mala identificación
Etymology
The term 'misrecognition' is derived from the prefix 'mis-' meaning wrong or badly, and the word 'recognition', which originates from the Latin 'recognitio', meaning 'a reknowing' or 'recognizing'. The evolution of the word can be traced back to its use in various academic and social contexts, particularly in psychology and sociology. Misrecognition plays a crucial role in discussions about identity, perception, and social interactions, highlighting the importance of accurate recognition in human relationships. Over time, the term has gained traction in philosophical debates as well, especially concerning issues of social justice and consciousness.