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misapplied

/mɪsˈæplaɪd/ verb · British & US
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What does misapplied mean?

verb

Used incorrectly or inappropriately. Applied in a way that is not suitable or effective.

Example

"The new policy was misapplied by the company, leading to confusion among employees."

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