mistranscription
noun
mis·tran·scrip·tion
ˌmis-tran(t)-ˈskrip-shən 
plural mistranscriptions
: a mistake in transcription : an incorrect copy
an unlikely word that was probably a mistranscription
Mr. Lofaro does make major improvements on the texture of the whole novel, correcting mistranscriptions and preserving dialect.—
Benjamin Lytal
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Transcriptions help reporters search for key words and phrases, but Minutes is far from foolproof, meaning fast talkers and grumbled phrases are susceptible to mistranscription.
—Troy Aidan Sambajon, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Mar. 2023
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Troy Aidan Sambajon, The Christian Science Monitor, 24 Mar. 2023
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“Mistranscription.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mistranscription. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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