noun a date that is inaccurately assigned or attributed to something
In history, misdate is used to describe the inaccurate dating of events or documents.
In the field of archaeology, misdate refers to the incorrect dating of an artifact or historical site.
Within art history, misdate can refer to the incorrect dating of a piece of art or artistic movement.
A writer may misdate a historical event in a novel, leading to inaccuracies in the storyline.
A psychologist may misdate a patient's traumatic event, affecting the accuracy of the treatment plan.
A historian may misdate an artifact, resulting in incorrect historical interpretations.
An archaeologist may misdate a fossil, leading to inaccurate conclusions about the timeline of human evolution.
A journalist may misdate a news article, causing confusion among readers about the timeline of events.