noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   An incorrect reference. countable, uncountable

Verb

1. 1
   To incorrectly reference (something). transitive

Synonyms

All synonyms

misalliancemisapplication

Etymology

From mis- + reference.

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