Definition

A mistake made when entering information, especially in a record or account.

Example

The accountant found a misentry in the financial report that needed to be corrected.

Conversation

I just checked my bank statement and found a misentry in my account.

Oh no! That sounds frustrating.

Yeah, it looks like they charged me twice for a coffee.

You should definitely call them to sort out that misentry.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Misentry → It is formed from "mis-" (meaning wrong or badly) and "entry" (from Old French *entree*, meaning a way in or entrance). The word "misentry" refers to a wrong or incorrect entry, particularly in a record or database.

Memory Tip

Think of making a 'wrong' ('mis-') 'entry' into a record — that's why misentry means an incorrect entry.

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