1. an incorrect or inaccurate reference to a source, fact, or previous statement

1. to cite or refer to something incorrectly or inaccurately

Examples

• The article contained a misreference to the original study, citing the wrong year of publication.
• The speaker misreferenced the historical event, confusing two different dates.
• Careful fact-checking can help prevent misreferences in academic papers.
• He misreferenced the quote, attributing it to the wrong author.
• The document's misreference to the previous agreement caused confusion during negotiations.
• To avoid misreferences, always verify your sources before submitting your work.