misapplication — 英語辞典

名詞

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

   用法

   • 可算
   • 不可算

   例文

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

   その他の例文 (1)

   Julia Farrington, head of arts at Index on Censorship, argues that extra powers to ban violent videos online will "end up too broad and open to misapplication, which would damage freedom of expression".

名詞

1. wrong use or application

   上位語

   applicationpractical application

2. the fraudulent appropriation of funds or property entrusted to your care but actually owned by someone else

   同義語

   embezzlementpeculationdefalcationmisappropriation

   上位語

   larcenytheftthieverythievingstealing