misapplications

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/ˌmɪsˌæp.lɪˈkeɪ.ʃənz/ · mis-ap-pli-ca-tions

The act or instance of applying something incorrectly.

Meanings

nounformal

The act or instance of applying something incorrectly.

کسی چیز کو غلط طریقے سے استعمال کرنے کا عمل یا واقعہ۔

غلط استعمال

ghalat istemal

Formal: غلط استعمال

Synonyms

misuseabusemisinterpretationغلط استعمالغلط فہمیغلط تشریح

Antonyms

correct applicationproper useappropriate applicationصحیح استعمالدرست استعمالمناسب استعمال

Common Collocations

  • misapplications of the law
  • misapplications of technology
  • misapplications in education

Example Sentences

The misapplications of the new policy led to confusion among employees.

نئی پالیسی کے غلط استعمال نے ملازمین میں الجھن پیدا کی۔

Nayi policy ke ghalat istemal ne mulazmeen mein uljhan paida ki.

Legal misapplications can have severe consequences.

قانونی غلط استعمال کے سنگین نتائج ہو سکتے ہیں۔

Qanuni ghalat istemal ke sangeen nataij ho sakte hain.

We must address the misapplications of the tools provided.

ہمیں فراہم کردہ آلات کے غلط استعمال کا حل تلاش کرنا ہوگا۔

Humein faraham karda aalaat ke ghalat istemal ka hal talash karna hoga.

Easily Confused With

misinterpretation:Misinterpretation refers specifically to misunderstanding or misreading something, while misapplication refers to applying something incorrectly.

Word Family

misapply
verbغلط استعمال کرنا
application
nounاستعمال
apply
verbلگانا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'mis' as 'missed' application, like a wrong shot in basketball.

Imagine someone incorrectly using a tool or device, resulting in failure.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "misapplicatio" — incorrect application

First known use: 15th century

The term 'misapplication' has evolved from the prefix 'mis-' meaning wrong or bad, and 'application' which refers to the act of applying. The plural form indicates instances of wrong applications.