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Meaning of Misapplication | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C2

Definitions

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

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

العربية سوء الإستعمال
Gàidhlig mì-bhuil mì-fheum

Examples

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

CEFR level

C2
Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.
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