Misinstallation

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    An improper installation or the act of misinstalling. countable, uncountable

    "If, in fact, misinstallation is the major cause—or a large cause—of fires, should we be encouraging, or even allowing, so much of the do-it-yourself approach in the business?"

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"If, in fact, misinstallation is the major cause—or a large cause—of fires, should we be encouraging, or even allowing, so much of the do-it-yourself approach in the business?"

Etymology

From mis- + installation or misinstall + -ation.

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