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Topic: Common Errors

misattribute

IPA: /ˌmɪsəˈtrɪbjuːt/

KK: /ˌmɪsəˈtrɪbjuːt/

transitive verb

Definition: To assign a cause or source to something incorrectly.

Example: Many people misattribute the famous quote to the wrong author.

misbehave

IPA: /ˌmɪs.bɪˈheɪv/

KK: /mɪsˈbɪheɪv/

intransitive verb

Definition: To act in a way that is not acceptable or proper, often causing trouble or problems.

Example: The children began to misbehave during the long meeting.

transitive verb

Definition: To act in a way that is not proper or acceptable, often causing trouble or disobedience.

Example: The children misbehaved during the school trip, making it difficult for the teachers to manage them.

misbehavior

IPA: //ˌmɪs.bɪˈheɪ.vjər//

KK: /mɪsˈbeɪvjər/

noun

Definition: Action or conduct that is not appropriate or acceptable.

Example: The teacher addressed the student's misbehavior in class.

misbehaviour

IPA: //ˌmɪs.bɪˈheɪ.vjər//

KK: /mɪsˈbeɪvjər/

noun

Definition: The act of behaving badly or improperly, often in a way that is disruptive or unacceptable.

Example: The teacher had to address the student's misbehaviour in class.

misbind

IPA: /mɪsˈbaɪnd/

KK: /mɪsˈbaɪnd/

verb

Definition: To connect or fasten something in the wrong way.

Example: He misbinds the wires, causing a short circuit.

miscalculate

IPA: /ˌmɪsˈkælkeɪt/

KK: /mɪsˈkælkeɪt/

transitive verb

Definition: To calculate something incorrectly, leading to an inaccurate result.

Example: If you miscalculate the total cost, you might end up spending more than you planned.

miscalculation

IPA: /ˌmɪsˌkæl.kjʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

KK: /mɪsˌkæl.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: An error made in calculating something, leading to an incorrect result.

Example: The engineer realized there was a miscalculation in the project budget.

mischaracterize

IPA: /ˌmɪsˈkærɪkəˌraɪz/

KK: /mɪsˈkɛrɪkəˌraɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To describe something in a way that is not accurate or true, often leading to misunderstandings.

Example: The article mischaracterized the scientist's research, making it seem less important than it really is.

miscitation

IPA: /ˌmɪsˈsaɪˌteɪʃən/

KK: /mɪsˈsaɪteɪʃən/

noun

Definition: A mistake made when citing a source, where the reference is incorrect or not properly formatted.

Example: The paper was rejected due to a miscitation in the bibliography.

misclassify

IPA: //mɪsˈklæsɪfaɪ//

KK: /mɪsˈklæsɪfaɪ/

transitive verb

Definition: To categorize something in the wrong way or to assign it to the wrong group.

Example: The researcher realized she had misclassified the data in her study.

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