misselect

English edit

Etymology edit

From mis- +‎ select.

Pronunciation edit

(verb) IPA^(key): /mɪs.səˈlɛkt/
(noun) IPA^(key): /ˈmɪs.səˌlɛkt/

Verb edit

misselect (third-person singular simple present misselects, present participle misselecting, simple past and past participle misselected)

To select incorrectly.

Synonyms edit

mischoose

Noun edit

misselect (plural misselects)

An occurrence or instance of misselection
- 1997, Proceedings - Page 97, Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers:
  If the prediction is different, then a misselect has occurred.

Anagrams edit

mesilects