verb
- to call by a wrong name or term
- to make an incorrect call or decision, especially in sports
Usage: sports
Examples
- The teacher often miscalls students’ names on the first day of school.
- He miscalls the plant species in his field guide.
- The referee miscalls the play, causing controversy among fans.
- She miscalls the bird as a robin when it’s actually a cardinal.
- The umpire miscalls the strike zone consistently throughout the game.
- The announcer miscalls the player’s position during the broadcast.