misinstall

Definitions

To install improperly or by mistake.

Examples

“If possible, the evaluator should insert⟳ the same type⟳ of defects (or simulate the defects) that occur⟳ in the components of the circuits involved. If a particular decoder chip on a certain board⟳ is often misinstalled, for example, one should misinstall the component.”

“Thermostats are quite reliable, but may not work⟳ because they are misinstalled, fall⟳ out of adjustment, need⟳ cleaning, or because components malfunction.”

“A family, school, society, or religion can misinstall our sexuality. Then that dimension of our personality does not work⟳ for us in healthy ways.”

“Those experienced in such installations know⟳ what to do, but most construction crews do not—they will inevitably misinstall.”

“Malicious Apps often disguise as normal Apps, the common form⟳ is the free version of paid Apps, users often misinstall such malicious Apps.”

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