Definition
misassay
verb
- to analyze or test incorrectly
Usage: technical; rare
Examples
- The laboratory technician misassayed the ore sample, leading to incorrect mineral content readings.
- Due to contaminated equipment, the chemist misassayed the compound's purity.
- The geologist realized he had misassayed the rock formation when the results seemed inconsistent.
- Proper calibration prevents scientists from misassaying their specimens.
- The mining company suffered losses after contractors misassayed the gold content.