Misapply
verb
To use something in a wrong or inappropriate way.
Sometimes, people misapply the term 'feminist' without fully understanding what it means.
Often appears as...
- misapply the term
- misapply the method
verb
To use funds or resources wrongly or dishonestly.
The management is accused of misapplying company funds.
Often appears as...
- misapply funds
- misapply resources
Usage tips
Disapproving
Academic
verb
To use something in a wrong or inappropriate way.
Sometimes, people misapply the term 'feminist' without fully understanding what it means.
Often appears as...
- misapply the term
- misapply the method
verb
To use funds or resources wrongly or dishonestly.
The management is accused of misapplying company funds.
Often appears as...
- misapply funds
- misapply resources
Usage tips
Disapproving
Academic
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Wrong Application
Use when someone uses a term or method in a way that doesn't fit its intended purpose.
Arguing over semantics, they misapplied the rules of debate.
Pro Tip 2/3Concept Confusion
Note the difference between making a mistake and deliberately misapplying something.
He misapplied the equation, not realizing his error.
Pro Tip 3/3Nuanced Understanding
Understanding the full meaning of a word or concept can prevent its misapplication.
She misapplied the satire as genuine critique, missing the author's intent.
Pro Tip 1/3Wrong Application
Use when someone uses a term or method in a way that doesn't fit its intended purpose.
Arguing over semantics, they misapplied the rules of debate.
Pro Tip 2/3Concept Confusion
Note the difference between making a mistake and deliberately misapplying something.
He misapplied the equation, not realizing his error.
Pro Tip 3/3Nuanced Understanding
Understanding the full meaning of a word or concept can prevent its misapplication.
She misapplied the satire as genuine critique, missing the author's intent.
Pro Tip 1/3Wrong Application
Use when someone uses a term or method in a way that doesn't fit its intended purpose.
Arguing over semantics, they misapplied the rules of debate.
Pro Tip 2/3Concept Confusion
Note the difference between making a mistake and deliberately misapplying something.
He misapplied the equation, not realizing his error.
Pro Tip 3/3Nuanced Understanding
Understanding the full meaning of a word or concept can prevent its misapplication.
She misapplied the satire as genuine critique, missing the author's intent.
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Quote examples
Carol S. Dweck
American Educator
As the growth mindset has become more popular and taken hold, we are beginning to find that there are pitfalls. Many educators misunderstand or misapply the concepts.
Quote examples
Carol S. Dweck
American Educator
As the growth mindset has become more popular and taken hold, we are beginning to find that there are pitfalls. Many educators misunderstand or misapply the concepts.
Example 1 of 1
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