1. incorrectly identifies or recognizes someone or something as being a different person or thing
Usage: third person singular present tense of ‘misidentify’

Examples

• The witness misidentifies the suspect in the lineup.
• She often misidentifies birds because she’s still learning.
• The software misidentifies spam emails as legitimate messages.
• He misidentifies the plant species in his field guide.
• The security system misidentifies authorized personnel as intruders.
• The teacher misidentifies the student’s learning difficulty.
• The lab technician misidentifies the blood sample.