IPA: /ˈmɪnɪvæn/
KK: /ˈmɪnɪˌvæn/
Definition: A type of vehicle that is larger than a car but smaller than a bus, designed to carry passengers and often has flexible seating arrangements.
Example: We decided to rent a minivan for our family road trip to fit everyone comfortably.
IPA: /ˌmɪs.əˈlæk.eɪt/
KK: /mɪsˈæl.ə.keɪt/
Definition: To distribute resources or funds in a wrong or improper way.
Example: The company misallocated its budget, leading to financial difficulties.
IPA: //mɪsˈbrænd//
KK: /mɪsˈbrænd/
Definition: To label or identify something in a way that is incorrect or deceptive.
Example: The company was accused of misbranding its products to make them seem more effective than they really are.
IPA: /mɪsˈtʃɑrdʒ/
KK: /mɪsˈtʃɑrdʒ/
Definition: To charge someone incorrectly, often in a financial context.
Example: The company had to refund the customer after they realized they had mischarged her account.
IPA: /ˌmɪs.kəˈnɛk.ʃən/
KK: /mɪskəˈnɛkʃən/
Definition: A situation where two things that should be connected are not properly linked or joined together.
Example: The misconnection of the wires caused the device to malfunction.
IPA: /mɪsˈdaɪlɪŋ/
KK: /mɪsˈdaɪlɪŋ/
Definition: A mistake made when dialing a phone number, resulting in calling the wrong number.
Example: I ended up misdialing and calling my old friend instead of the new restaurant.
Definition: To dial a phone number incorrectly, resulting in a call to the wrong person or number.
Example: I ended up misdialing my friend's number and called a stranger instead.
IPA: //ˌmɪsɪmˈplɔɪmənt//
KK: /mɪsɪmˈplɔɪmənt/
Definition: A situation where someone is employed in a job that is not suitable or appropriate for their skills or qualifications.
Example: After years of misemployment, she finally found a job that matched her talents.
IPA: /ˈmɪsˌfaɪl/
KK: /mɪsˈfaɪl/
Definition: To place a document or item in the wrong location or order when organizing files.
Example: I accidentally misfiled the report, so now I can't find it.
IPA: //ˌmɪsˈhændl//
KK: /ˈmɪshændl/
Definition: To deal with something in a careless or incorrect way, often causing problems or damage.
Example: If you mishandle the fragile package, it might break during shipping.
IPA: //ˌmɪsˈmænɪdʒmənt//
KK: /mɪsˈmænɪdʒmənt/
Definition: The act of managing something poorly or in a way that causes problems.
Example: The company's mismanagement led to significant financial losses.
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