Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
miscite
verb
/mɪsˈsaɪt/
Definition
To cite incorrectly or inaccurately.
Examples
- In her research paper, she accidentally miscited several important studies.
- It is crucial to double-check your references to avoid miscite.
- The lawyer was criticized for misciting the legal precedent.
Meaning
To refer to a source of information in a way that is not correct, leading to potential misunderstandings or misrepresentations.
Synonyms
- misquote
- misrefer
- misattribute
