miscalling
nounUK /ˌmɪsˈkɔːlɪŋ/
US /ˌmɪsˈkɔːlɪŋ/
Miscalling is when you call someone or something by the wrong name.
The teacher's miscalling of my name made the whole class giggle.
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. The act of judging or describing something incorrectly.
His miscalling of the situation led to a bad decision.
3. In sports, a wrong decision or call by a referee or umpire.
The referee's miscalling of the play upset the players.
4. The act of summoning someone by the wrong name or signal.
The miscalling of the next patient caused a delay at the clinic.