false-positive

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noun false-positive Medicine/Medical. a test result that is incorrect because the test indicated a condition or finding that does not exist: a false-positive for syphilis. a person who receives this test result. 1
noun false-positive any screening test result that incorrectly detected or classified a person or thing: A false-positive at the airport could cause you to miss your flight. a person or thing identified by such a test. 1
adjective false-positive pertaining to or being a false-positive: The test has a false-positive rate of 4%. 1

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This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 5% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.

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