mislog

mislog

English

Etymology

mis- +‎ log

Verb

mislog (third-person singular simple present mislogs, present participle mislogging, simple past and past participle mislogged)

1. To log incorrectly; to record incorrect information in a log.
   • 1981, Federal Communications Commission Reports, page 966:

     Next, WACB acknowledges that “Swap 'n Shop” was not properly logged but states that there was no intent to mislog the program and that the full time of the program was used in determining the amount of commercial matter to be broadcast during the hour.

   • 1985, Magnuson Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MFCMA):

     But because foreign vessel operators may be strongly tempted to underlog or mislog their prohibited species catch, strong at-sea enforcement and a high percentage of observer coverage would be necessary.

   • 2007, Dallas Woodbury Isom, Midway Inquest: Why the Japanese Lost the Battle of Midway, page 371:

     And I believe I am correct in inferring that the 0255 (0555) time given was in error – either it was mislogged or the sender's clock was inaccurate – and that the message was actually sent 15–20 minutes later.

   • 2020, Micaiah Johnson, The Space Between Worlds:

     Bosch might have the floor mislogged to protect the breakthrough. He might be concealing the names of the scientists to keep them from offers by poachers.