misclassification
[/ˌmɪsˌklæsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/]
nounfemininepl: misclassifications / misclassificações
má classificação
1. the act or result of assigning something to an incorrect category, class, or group
The misclassification of the document led to serious consequences.
A má classificação do documento levou a consequências graves.
2. in medical or scientific contexts, an incorrect diagnosis or categorization
The misclassification of the disease delayed treatment.
A má classificação da doença atrasou o tratamento.
3. in legal or administrative contexts, incorrect assignment of status or category
The misclassification of employees as contractors raised tax issues.
A má classificação de funcionários como contratados gerou questões fiscais.
4. in machine learning and statistics, when a classifier incorrectly predicts the category of an instance
The algorithm's misclassification rate was reduced through improved training.
A taxa de má classificação do algoritmo foi reduzida através de treinamento melhorado.
In Brazilian business and legal contexts, 'má classificação' is commonly used in discussions about employment classification, tax compliance, and quality control. In the USA, the term is frequently used in machine learning, artificial intelligence, and medical diagnostics. In Portugal, the term is used similarly to Brazil but may appear more frequently in educational and scientific contexts.
Related Idioms & Phrases
a case of mistaken identity (similar concept)
putting the cart before the horse (incorrect ordering/classification)
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