False or inaccurate observation; an instance of this.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in John Stuart Mill (1806–1873), philosopher, economist, and advocate of women's rights. From mis- + observation, after misobserve.
Definition of misobservation in US English:
misobservation
nounˌmɪsɒbzəˈveɪʃn
False or inaccurate observation; an instance of this.
Origin
Mid 19th century; earliest use found in John Stuart Mill (1806–1873), philosopher, economist, and advocate of women's rights. From mis- + observation, after misobserve.