1. the act or instance of providing an incorrect or inaccurate caption or title for an image, video, or other content
Usage: often used in contexts of media, social media, or publishing

1. to provide an incorrect or inaccurate caption or title for an image, video, or other content
Usage: present participle of miscaption

Examples

• The news outlet faced criticism for miscaptioning the photograph, attributing it to the wrong event.
• Miscaptioning images on social media can spread misinformation quickly.
• The museum was careful to avoid miscaptioning the historical artifacts in their new exhibit.
• She noticed the video was miscaptioning the speaker's name and reported the error.
• Miscaptioning can occur accidentally when content is shared across multiple platforms.
• The documentary team spent hours checking and rechecking to prevent miscaptioning any footage.