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Misapplication

noun

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The misuse of something, incorrectly using (applying) something, a wrong application. countable, uncountable

    "Trying to open a paint can with a chisel is a misapplication of the tool."

  2. 2
    the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else wordnet
  3. 3
    wrong use or application wordnet

Etymology

From mis- + application.

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