1. to render, translate, or represent incorrectly or inaccurately
Usage: formal; technical

Examples

• The software tends to misrender complex mathematical equations.
• Critics argued that the film misrendered the historical events.
• The translator was careful not to misrender the poet’s original meaning.
• Poor lighting caused the camera to misrender the colors in the photograph.
• The artist claimed the gallery misrendered his work by displaying it improperly.
• Students often misrender foreign phrases when learning a new language.