1. writes down or types something incorrectly; makes an error when copying or recording text
Usage: third-person singular present tense of 'mistranscribe'

Examples

• The secretary mistranscribes the phone number and sends the email to the wrong address.
• If you mistranscribe the DNA sequence, the entire experiment will be compromised.
• He mistranscribes the interview notes, changing the meaning of what the speaker said.
• The student mistranscribes the formula from the board, leading to incorrect calculations.
• When she mistranscribes the address, the package gets delivered to the wrong house.
• The court reporter mistranscribes the witness's testimony, which could affect the trial outcome.