Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

miscitation

Noun

/ˌmɪsˈsaɪteɪʃən/

Definition

An incorrect reference to a source, usually in academic writing.

Examples

In his research paper, the author faced criticism for a miscitation that misled readers about the original study’s findings.
To avoid miscitation, always double-check your references against the original sources.

Meaning

Miscitation occurs when a writer cites a source inaccurately, either by misquoting or misrepresenting the information provided by the original source.