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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This misclassification led to underdiagnosis and delayed treatment for chronic conditions, as these patients were less likely to be referred to necessary care management programs.
—Jason Snyder, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
Also, ensure you are correctly classified as an employee—misclassification as an independent contractor could impact your eligibility and benefits.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
The Herald’s figures for potential demographic misclassification, derived from matching common Hispanic last names — as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau — to those of inmates, are only estimates.
—Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2025
These types of misclassifications create confusion around species’ identities, delaying conservation actions and leaving many rare plants without legal protections.
—Andre A. Naranjo, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
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Jason Snyder, Forbes, 19 Jan. 2025
Also, ensure you are correctly classified as an employee—misclassification as an independent contractor could impact your eligibility and benefits.
—Paul Du Quenoy, Newsweek, 10 Jan. 2025
The Herald’s figures for potential demographic misclassification, derived from matching common Hispanic last names — as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau — to those of inmates, are only estimates.
—Shirsho Dasgupta, Miami Herald, 10 Jan. 2025
These types of misclassifications create confusion around species’ identities, delaying conservation actions and leaving many rare plants without legal protections.
—Andre A. Naranjo, The Conversation, 6 Jan. 2025
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“Misclassification.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/misclassification. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.
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