misselect

English

Etymology

From mis- +‎ select.

Pronunciation

• (verb) IPA^(key): /mɪs.səˈlɛkt/
• (noun) IPA^(key): /ˈmɪs.səˌlɛkt/

Verb

misselect (third-person singular simple present misselects, present participle misselecting, simple past and past participle misselected)

1. To select incorrectly.

Synonyms

• mischoose

Noun

misselect (plural misselects)

1. An occurrence or instance of misselection
   • 1997, Proceedings - Page 97, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers:

     If the prediction is different, then a misselect has occurred.

Anagrams

• mesilects