mispunch

Definitions

1. To punch the wrong key or button on a keyboard, keypad, keypunch, or similar device.
2. To punch a hole in the wrong place.
3. To punch a ball or similar object so that it does not go to the intended destination.

Examples

“Unlike the computer, the researcher may very well tire⟳ of running regression coefficients after the first dozen or two, and begin⟳ to misread his data or mispunch the buttons on his desk calculator.”

“IRS operators mispunch computer keys all the time.”

“There are ample opportunities to omit data or make⟳ incorrect entries on the coding sheets or to transpose or mispunch data on the keypunch.”

“No, you did not mispunch the calculator. Yes, you really will pay⟳ that much for the house!”

“As will be seen by the accompanying sketch⟳ to use⟳ this cutter, it is not necessary to punch any holes in sheet before taken to drill press⟳. All that is required is ordinary center punch mark⟳, thereby saving time and labor, also avoiding the liability of workman spoiling the sheet by mispunched hole.”

“Nevertheless, within 4 weeks of the transfer⟳, a written warning was issued to Linnet, dated Friday, January 5, "1972," (an apparent typographical error), stating that Linnet in the last⟳ 3 weeks mispunched an excessive number⟳ of holes, requiring welding, grinding, and repunching;”

“It was not an easy task because input had to be submitted to the computer center punched on five-hole paper tape, and a single mispunched hole could stop⟳ the program⟳, yielding only a cryptic error message hours later.”

“Four of us stood behind the baseline while two crouched at the net (expecting at any moment to get⟳ hit by an errant serve⟳ or mispunched volley).”

“Another training routine I picked up and adapted was using a punchball to practise⟳ timing my clearing punches for crosses which could not be held. I became like⟳ a boxer, I had to really, because I wouldn't afford⟳ to mispunch in our own⟳ goalmouth.”

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