misapplication

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misapplication

noun misapplications

countable, uncountable The misuse of something, incorrectly using (applying) something, a wrong application. Trying to open a paint can with a chisel is a misapplication of the tool.

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@misc{misapplication_2026,
  title = {misapplication},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/misapplication},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}