misclassification
noun
mis·clas·si·fi·ca·tion
ˌmis-ˌkla-sə-fə-ˈkā-shən 
plural misclassifications
: an act or instance of wrongly assigning someone or something to a group or category : incorrect classification
Cracking down on the misclassification of workers so that those mislabeled as "independent contractors" can become unionizable employees.—
Harold Meyerson
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Applying the same to retail traders, however, stretches the rule beyond its intent and poses more of a misclassification risk than a clear obligation.
—Robert Green, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
But its generalizability is limited by the single geographical setting (Minnesota), potential misclassification of heart attack cause (particularly SCAD and non-traditional causes), and changes in diagnostic practice over time.
—New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2025
Hynes has also argued the misclassification of hundreds of properties and other suburban over-assessments by Kaegi’s office also suggest there are broader problems with his practices.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
This may have introduced some exposure misclassification, Guo notes.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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Robert Green, Forbes.com, 19 Sep. 2025
But its generalizability is limited by the single geographical setting (Minnesota), potential misclassification of heart attack cause (particularly SCAD and non-traditional causes), and changes in diagnostic practice over time.
—New Atlas, 15 Sep. 2025
Hynes has also argued the misclassification of hundreds of properties and other suburban over-assessments by Kaegi’s office also suggest there are broader problems with his practices.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2025
This may have introduced some exposure misclassification, Guo notes.
—Emily Kay Votruba, EverydayHealth.com, 2 Sep. 2025
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“Misclassification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misclassification. Accessed 31 Oct. 2025.
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