miscode

verb

mis·code ˌmis-ˈkōd

miscoded; miscoding

transitive verb

: to code (something) incorrectly

miscoded the message

miscoded medical bills

intransitive verb

of a gene : to specify the wrong genetic code

miscoded for the wrong protein

miscode

ˈmis-ˌkōd

noun

plural miscodes

a genetic miscode

miscodes on an expense report

Examples of miscode in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Dispensaries intentionally miscode marijuana purchases as ATM withdrawals and then using a cashless ATM—that often looks identical to a card reader—take the funds from the customer’s account hassle-free. —

Amiah Taylor, Fortune, 1 Apr. 2022

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