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Topic: Common Errors

misevaluate

IPA: /ˌmɪsˈɛv.juː.eɪt/

KK: /mɪˈzɛvjuːˌeɪt/

verb

Definition: To assess or judge something in a wrong or inaccurate way.

Example: It's easy to misevaluate someone's intentions based on their actions.

misfeed

IPA: /mɪsˈfiːd/

KK: /mɪsˈfid/

verb

Definition: To provide something in a wrong or incorrect way, especially in terms of feeding or supplying materials.

Example: The printer misfed the paper, causing a jam.

misform

IPA: /mɪsˈfɔːrm/

KK: /mɪsˈfɔrm/

transitive verb

Definition: To shape or form something incorrectly or in a wrong way.

Example: The artist misformed the sculpture, making it look distorted.

misframe

IPA: /mɪsˈfreɪm/

KK: /mɪsˈfreɪm/

transitive verb

Definition: To create a frame or structure incorrectly or in a misleading way.

Example: The artist felt that the critics had misframed her work, failing to capture its true essence.

misfunction

IPA: //mɪsˈfʌŋkʃən//

KK: /mɪsˈfʌŋkʃən/

verb

Definition: To operate in a way that is not correct or intended; to fail to work properly.

Example: The device may misfunction if it is not used according to the instructions.

misfunctioning

IPA: /mɪsˈfʌŋkʃənɪŋ/

KK: /mɪsˈfʌŋkʃənɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Not working correctly or as intended; experiencing a failure in function.

Example: The misfunctioning device caused a lot of frustration during the presentation.

verb

Definition: To operate incorrectly or not function as intended.

Example: The device is misfunctioning, causing it to produce strange noises.

misguess

IPA: /mɪsˈɡɛs/

KK: /mɪsˈɡɛs/

verb

Definition: To make an incorrect guess about something.

Example: I misguessed the answer on the test and got it wrong.

misguidance

IPA: //mɪsˈɡaɪdəns//

KK: /mɪsˈɡaɪdəns/

noun

Definition: The act of leading someone in the wrong direction or giving them incorrect advice.

Example: The misguidance from the advisor led the team to make poor decisions.

misguide

IPA: /mɪsˈɡaɪd/

KK: /mɪsˈɡaɪd/

transitive verb

Definition: To lead someone in the wrong direction or to give them incorrect information.

Example: The teacher did not mean to misguide her students, but some of the information was outdated.

mishandle

IPA: //ˌmɪsˈhændl//

KK: /ˈmɪshændl/

transitive verb

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.

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